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In Pakistan Talks, Iran Saw a U.S. Trying to Dictate, Not Negotiate
ByErika Solomon April 12, 2026April 12, 2026

Iran sees American demands as reaching far beyond what the United States achieved in war. Tehran is gambling that it can withstand further bombardment more than Washington is willing to sustain economic chaos, experts say.

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Iran Looks to Project Unity With Large Delegation to Peace Talks
ByFarnaz Fassihi April 11, 2026

At least 70 people are in the team that is scheduled to negotiate with the American side in Pakistan on Saturday.

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What the Cease-Fire Means for Iran
ByErika Solomon, Christina Thornell, David Seekamp and Joey Sendaydiego April 10, 2026

Emerging from weeks of U.S. and Israeli airstrikes, an emboldened Iran has 10 demands for talks during the tenuous cease-fire, according to Iranian state media. Our reporter Erika Solomon assesses Iran’s position.

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‘I’m Fed Up.’ Frustrated With Trump, Starmer Embraces Other Allies.
ByMichael D. Shear April 10, 2026

Prime Minister Keir Starmer of Britain is strengthening ties in Europe and the Middle East as the once-special relationship with America sours.

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Iran’s South Africa Mission Trolls Trump Amid Hormuz Ceasefire
ByJohn Eligon April 10, 2026April 11, 2026

Official social media accounts for Iranian embassies have engaged in information warfare, but the ones in Africa appear to have taken the lead on the attacks.

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Amid U.S.-Iran Negotiations, Netanyahu’s Interests May Conflict With Trump’s
ByIsabel Kershner April 9, 2026April 9, 2026

As the focus shifts to negotiations between the United States and Iran, no formal Israeli participation is planned.

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Iran’s Battered Leaders Emerge From War Confident — and With New Cards
ByYeganeh Torbati and Erika Solomon April 9, 2026April 10, 2026

For Iran’s theocratic rulers, just surviving the U.S.-Israeli onslaught means victory. But the seeds of their next crisis may already be planted.

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European Leaders Demand That U.S. Cease-Fire With Iran Include Lebanon
ByAmelia Nierenberg April 9, 2026April 9, 2026

Britain, France and the European Union condemned Israel’s strikes targeting Hezbollah in the country, saying these threatened the truce.

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Trump Again Hits Out at NATO Over Iran War
BySteven Erlanger April 9, 2026April 9, 2026

President Trump lashed out after hosting Mark Rutte, NATO’s secretary general, at the White House on Wednesday.

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Disagreement Over Lebanon’s Inclusion in Cease-Fire Threatens to Unravel It
ByFarnaz Fassihi April 9, 2026April 9, 2026

The U.S. says the deal didn’t include the country, but Iran says it did. Israel is bombarding Lebanon, and Iran wants to show it supports its allies.

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