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

Shortly after Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi touched down in Pakistan, his government made it clear that there would be no direct negotiations with American government representatives during this visit.

Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei said on X that “No meeting is planned to take place between Iran and the U.S.” Instead, Baqaei said Pakistani officials would convey messages between the delegations.

Mr. Baqaei thanked the Pakistani Government for its “ongoing mediation and good offices for ending the American-imposed war of aggression.” The White House said earlier on Friday (April 24, 2026) that its envoys would meet Mr. Araghchi.

– AP