TEHRAN: Iran has dismissed reports of diplomatic engagement in Pakistan, with state broadcaster Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB) confirming that no Iranian delegation has yet traveled to Islamabad.
According to the statement, neither official envoys nor preliminary teams have been dispatched for any stage of potential negotiations. The clarification comes amid growing speculation about possible Iran-US talks taking place in Pakistan.
Separately, Iran’s parliamentary speaker Mohammad Baqer Ghalibaf reiterated Tehran’s firm stance against entering negotiations under pressure. In a message shared on social media, he criticized US President Donald Trump, accusing him of attempting to force Iran into submission through sanctions, military pressure, and alleged ceasefire violations.
Ghalibaf warned that Iran would not accept what he described as “negotiations under threat,” adding that the country has been preparing strategic responses over the past two weeks.
The statement comes at a time when uncertainty surrounds the next phase of diplomacy between Tehran and Washington. Recent developments at sea have further strained the situation, particularly after a reported US naval action targeting an Iranian merchant vessel in the Sea of Omanan incident Tehran has labeled a violation of maritime norms and the ongoing ceasefire.
Iran’s military authorities have emphasized that their forces remain on high alert, while expressing confidence in the country’s ability to respond to any escalation.
With no delegation dispatched and tensions persisting, the prospects for imminent talks appear increasingly unclear.
