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Middle East Eye • April 21, 2026 09:08

Germany's foreign minister urges Iran to take 'extended hand' of US and join talks in Islamabad

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Germany's foreign minister urges Iran to take 'extended hand' of US and join talks in Islamabad




German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul urged Iran to hold constructive talks with the United States in Islamabad.

"As we know, the US vice president is prepared to travel to Islamabad," Wadephul said ahead of a foreign ministers' meeting in Brussels on Wednesday.

"Iran should now take up this offer for the sake of its own people."


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