Iran war: Pakistan delegation in Tehran to continue talks

LiveApril 16, 2026A high-level delegation from Pakistan is to continue talks in Tehran to push for fresh US-Iran negotiations. Follow DW for more.https://p.dw.com/p/5CFqWThe diplomatic push for an end to the war in Iran is gaining momentumImage: Morteza Nikoubazl/NurPhoto/IMAGOSkip next section What you need to knowWhat you need to know Talks between Iran and mediators Pakistan in Tehran to continue on Thursday FIFA's Infantino says Iran is "for sure" participating in the 2026 World Cup Netanyahu says Israel is negotiating with Lebanon even as it expands its ground offensive Here is a round-up of the latest developments on the US-Israeli war with Iran on Thursday, April 16, 2026: Skip next section Talks between Iran and Pakistan to continue in TehranApril 16, 2026Talks between Iran and Pakistan to continue in TehranIran's state media said that talks between the Iranian government and a visiting delegation from Pakistan would continue on Thursday. Iran's foreign minister, Abbas Araghchi, took part in a preliminary meeting with Asim Munir, Pakistan's army chief of staff, in Tehran on Wednesday. Munir is seen as one of the most influential intermediaries between the United States and Iran. Pakistan hopes to mediate a second round of negotiations between the United States and Iran after the first round of talks last weekend failed to reach a peace deal. The White House said on Wednesday that any further talks would likely take place in Pakistan's capital, Islamabad. The ceasefire between the US and Iran, which came into effect on April 8, is due to expire next Wednesday. https://p.dw.com/p/5CFtZSkip next section Iran 'for sure' participating in 2026 World Cup — InfantinoApril 16, 2026Iran 'for sure' participating in 2026 World Cup — InfantinoFIFA chief Infantino says Iran's national football team, seen here in a qualifying match, has to play in the 2026 World CupImage: Noushad Thekkayil/NurPhoto/picture allianceFIFA President Gianni Infantino has said that Iran will "for sure" participate in the 2026 World Cup despite the war in Iran. "Iran is coming for sure. We hope that by then the situation will be a peaceful situation, that would definitely help," Infantino said to US business news channel CNBC. "But Iran has to come, they represent their people, they have qualified, the players want to play," he said of the team's upcoming matches scheduled in the United States in June. The World Cup, jointly hosted by the United States, Mexico and Canada, starts on June 11. There have been conflicting comments from Iranian government and soccer officials about the team's participation. US President Donald Trump discouraged the Iranian team from attending the tournament, citing safety concerns. Iran is scheduled to play two group-stage games in Inglewood, California, and one in Seattle.It has called for its games to be relocated to Mexico, a request rejected by FIFA. https://p.dw.com/p/5CFqbSkip next section Israel negotiating with Lebanon as it continues ground offensive — NetanyahuApril 16, 2026Israel negotiating with Lebanon as it continues ground offensive — NetanyahuIsrael is expanding its ground offensive in southern LebanonImage: Shir Torem/REUTERSPrime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said that Israel is negotiating with Lebanon, said in a video address on Wednesday evening, It has two central goals, he said: disarming the Iran-backed Hezbollah militant group and achieving a sustainable peace. At the same time, Israeli forces will continue to push into south Lebanon, he said. The current fighting is concentrated in the strategic southern Lebanon town of Bint Jbeil, according to Netanyahu. He added that he has given instructions for the military to continue widening the security zone in southern Lebanon and to expand it eastward. https://p.dw.com/p/5CFtYSkip next section Israeli security council meeting ends without decision on Lebanon ceasefire — Israeli mediaApril 16, 2026Israeli security council meeting ends without decision on Lebanon ceasefire — Israeli mediaA meeting of Israel's security council has ended without making a decision on a potential ceasefire on Lebanon. That's according to Israel's Channel 12, which cites Israeli officials and other Israeli media. The meeting convened on Wednesday as Israel continues to launch deadly strikes on Lebanon in pursuit of Iran-backed Hezbollah militants.Israel has been discussing a possible ceasefire with Hezbollah in LebanonImage: Kawnat Haju/AFP https://p.dw.com/p/5CFqYShow more posts