24.04.2026 21:40
While Iranian and US delegations decided to travel to Pakistan, the White House announced that a request for direct talks came from Tehran and that the parties will meet face-to-face tomorrow. Iran immediately denied this claim, stating in a statement, 'No new round of talks has been scheduled with the US yet.'
The news that US and Iranian delegations will go to Pakistan for critical talks has dominated the world agenda with conflicting statements from Washington and Tehran.
WHITE HOUSE: IRAN WANTED DIRECT TALKS
The White House announced that the request for direct talks came from Tehran and that the parties will meet face-to-face tomorrow. The US side confirmed that a high-level delegation would be sent to Islamabad for this meeting, emphasizing their pursuit of a diplomatic solution.
IRAN: NO PLANS FOR DIRECT TALKS YET
However, the Iranian administration quickly denied the White House's claims, stating that there is no new planned round of negotiations with the US. The official statement rejected the request for direct talks while maintaining the uncertainty between the parties. Diplomatic sources in the region are closely monitoring whether this meeting, expected to take place under Pakistan's mediation, will actually occur tomorrow.
US DELEGATION GOING TO ISLAMABAD
US President Donald Trump decided to send the negotiation delegation to Islamabad. The delegation heading to Pakistan includes Trump's son-in-law Kushner and Special Envoy Steve Witkoff.
ARAKCHI'S PAKISTAN DECISION
A surprise decision also came from Iran. Iranian Foreign Minister Arakchi announced that he would go to Pakistan.
In the process that began with the US-Israel attacks on Iran on February 28, a temporary 2-week ceasefire was reached on April 8. After the ceasefire, talks held in Pakistan on April 11 lasted about 21 hours, but no agreement was reached between the parties.
DISPUTES CONTINUE
Efforts for a second round of talks under Pakistan's mediation also remained inconclusive. Disagreements on various issues, particularly the US naval blockade against Iran, hindered progress in the process.
CONTACT ESTABLISHED FOR NEW ROUND
According to Iranian state television, Arakchi spoke by phone with Pakistan's Chief of Army Staff Marshal Munir and Foreign Minister Dar. The discussions covered regional developments and the ceasefire process.
ISLAMABAD KEPT READY FOR POSSIBLE TALKS
Meanwhile, Pakistan's capital Islamabad is being kept on standby for possible new talks between the US and Iran. However, the parties have not yet confirmed their participation in a second round of negotiations. As the sixth day of closed main roads in Islamabad begins, no statement has been made regarding when restrictions will be lifted. While heavy-tonnage vehicles are not allowed into the city, reports that this situation is slowing fresh food shipments and causing disruptions in the supply chain have been featured in Western media.