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Iran said Tuesday that no delegation has traveled to Pakistan for a new round of talks with the United States, dismissing media reports about imminent negotiations.
“So far, no Iranian delegation has traveled to Islamabad, Pakistan, neither the main delegation nor any subsidiary, primary, or secondary delegation,” state-run broadcaster IRIB said.
IRIB added that reports suggesting an Iranian delegation would travel to Pakistan or that talks were scheduled for Monday evening or Tuesday morning “were untrue.”
The broadcaster cited remarks by Iranian officials indicating that further participation in talks depends on changes in Washington’s approach.
“Continuing participation in talks depends on changes in the behavior of the Americans,” officials said Sunday, adding that Tehran rejects negotiations “under the shadow of threats.”
The development comes as uncertainty persists over efforts to hold another round of talks in Islamabad following earlier negotiations.
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Pakistan hosted talks between the United States and Iran on April 11-12 after brokering a 14-day ceasefire that took effect on April 8 and is set to expire Wednesday.
United States President Donald Trump said it is “highly unlikely” he will extend the ceasefire and that a naval blockade will remain in place until a deal to permanently end the war that began on Feb. 28 is reached.
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