Iran says it may boycott second round of peace talks with the U.S.

NPR | By Jane Arraf,

Leila Fadel

Published April 20, 2026 at 4:41 AM EDT

President Trump announced a second round of Iran talks in Pakistan while warning of renewed strikes if diplomacy fails, but Tehran signals it may boycott negotiations amid ongoing U.S. naval pressure.

Jane Arraf

Jane Arraf covers Egypt, Iraq, and other parts of the Middle East for NPR News.

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Leila Fadel

Leila Fadel is a national correspondent for NPR based in Los Angeles, covering issues of culture, diversity, and race.

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