Russian Media: Discussions on Extending the US-Iran Ceasefire Are Ongoing

Source: Global Times
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Xinhua News Agency Vladivostok, April 15 (Reporter Sun Ping) - Today, the Russian news agency reported on the 15th, citing diplomatic sources from Arab countries, that the parties involved are discussing the possibility of extending the temporary ceasefire between Iran and the United States.

The sources stated: "Currently, there is a proposal being discussed to extend the ceasefire agreement, which is set to end on April 22."

The United States and Iran announced a two-week ceasefire on the 8th, Beijing time. Delegations from both sides held negotiations in Islamabad, the capital of Pakistan, from the 11th to the 12th, but no agreement was reached. (End)

Classification
Region
South Asia
Analytical Domain
Strategic
Primary Category
Political-Military
SALUTE Report
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Not specified
Activity
Discussion on extending the temporary ceasefire between Iran and the United States
Location
Islamabad · Pakistan
Unit
Iranian and U.S. delegations
Time
April 15, 2023
Equipment
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Summary

Discussions are ongoing between Iranian and U.S. delegations in Islamabad regarding the extension of a temporary ceasefire that is set to expire on April 22, 2023. The ceasefire was initially announced on April 8, 2023, for a duration of two weeks. Negotiations held from April 11 to 12 did not result in an agreement.

Key Facts
  • Iran and the U.S. announced a two-week ceasefire on April 8, 2023.
  • Discussions are ongoing to extend the ceasefire set to end on April 22, 2023.
  • Negotiations took place in Islamabad from April 11 to 12, 2023, but no agreement was reached.