Iran Says No Direct Talks with US in Islamabad; Pakistan to Mediate
Iran Says No Direct Talks with US in Islamabad; Pakistan to Mediate
Iran rules out face-to-face talks with the US during a visit to Pakistan, signaling Islamabad’s mediator role amid ongoing sanctions and diplomacy.
Iran's foreign ministry has ruled out direct talks with the United States during Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi's visit to Pakistan, saying there are no face-to-face meetings planned and that Islamabad is expected to act as mediator.
The stance comes as the broader US-Iran confrontation persists, with Washington signaling continued economic pressure against Tehran. In related moves, the US Treasury announced sanctions targeting Iran's shadow fleet and a major Chinese refinery, underscoring a push to curb Tehran's oil exports.
The latest developments keep Islamabad in focus as a potential conduit for diplomacy, even as Iran maintains distance from direct engagement with Washington.
