21.04.2026 09:20
It has been reported that Iran is preparing to send a negotiation delegation to Pakistan as part of the planned second round of talks with the United States, less than 24 hours before the end of a two-week ceasefire. According to reports in the international press, the delegation is expected to arrive in Islamabad, while the Tehran administration has not yet made an official confirmation and stated that there is no clear plan regarding the talks.
It was claimed that Iran is preparing to send a negotiation delegation to Pakistan as part of the planned second round of peace talks with the United States, less than 24 hours before the end of a two-week ceasefire.
CLAIM OF "DELEGATION ON THE WAY"
Reports from The Wall Street Journal and Nikkei Asia, based on sources close to the matter, suggested that the Tehran administration aims to send a delegation to Pakistan today to restart the diplomatic process. According to the reports, Iran has also communicated this step to regional countries that are continuing mediation efforts.
Pakistani sources stated that the Iranian delegation is expected to arrive in Islamabad on Tuesday.
CONFLICT WITH OFFICIAL STATEMENTS
On the other hand, Pakistani officials reminded that Iran had previously been reluctant to send negotiators, citing the blockade of Iranian ports by the U.S. Navy. This situation created a contradiction between the claims made and the official statements.
CAUTIOUS MESSAGES FROM TEHRAN
The Iranian side has not yet confirmed participation in the talks. Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Ismail Bakayi stated that there is no clear plan regarding the second round of talks planned to be held in Pakistan, saying, "As of now, we have no plan for the next round of negotiations." Bakayi also emphasized that Iran does not act with "deadlines or ultimatums."
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian had previously emphasized "historical distrust" towards the U.S., stating, "Iranians do not bow to bullying."