Israel-Iran war LIVE: Iran says no direct talks with U.S. in Islamabad planned

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi (left) meets with Pakistani Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar upon his accomplishment successful Pakistan connected April 24, 2026. | Photo Credit: Iranian Foreign Ministry via AP

Shortly aft Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi touched down successful Pakistan, his authorities made it wide that determination would beryllium nary nonstop negotiations with American authorities representatives during this visit.

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Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmael Baqaei said connected X that “No gathering is planned to instrumentality spot betwixt Iran and the U.S.” Instead, Baqaei said Pakistani officials would convey messages betwixt the delegations.

Following the Iran’s confirmation, the White House has confirmed that U.S. Envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner will caput to Pakistan’s superior city connected Saturday greeting (April 24, 2026) for a caller circular of talks with Iran connected ending the war. U.S. President J.D. Vance, who was portion of the archetypal circular of talks, volition not beryllium portion of the delegation, but is connected “standby”.

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