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NPR News: 04-21-2026 4PM EDT

April 21, 2026·4 min·2-min readnews briefnews
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  • U.S. ceasefire with Iran may lapse as talks in Islamabad face uncertainty due to Iranian concerns over contradictory U.S. messages.
  • Vice President J.D. Vance postponed departure for Islamabad amid unclear Iranian participation in renewed negotiations.
  • President Trump threatens to

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