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NPR News: 04-20-2026 3PM EDT

April 20, 2026·4 min·3-min readnews briefnews
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  • A U.S. delegation is preparing to travel to Islamabad for peace talks with Iran, though Iranian officials deny any planned participation this week.
  • A two-week ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran is set to expire by Wednesday.
  • Iranians near the Turkish border express mixed views o

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