Tehran — A spokesperson for the Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that "there are no plans for any meeting between us and the United States in Islamabad," adding that "Tehran's observations will be communicated to Pakistan."
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The spokesperson noted that Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi will meet with Pakistani officials "within the framework of their mediation to end the war in the region."
On Friday evening, a correspondent for Iranian state television reported that Araghchi has no scheduled meeting with the American side in Islamabad. However, the report added that Pakistan could convey Iran's perspective regarding the termination of the war.
Araghchi arrived in Islamabad on Friday ahead of the anticipated talks, according to an announcement by the Pakistani Foreign Ministry. The Pakistani ministry explained in a statement that Araghchi "will hold meetings with senior Pakistani leaders to discuss the latest regional developments and efforts to achieve peace and stability in the region," without making a direct reference to talks with Washington envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner.
Conflicting Reports from Washington
Despite Tehran's denial, the White House announced that American envoys Witkoff and Kushner will head to Pakistan on Saturday to conduct a new round of talks with Iran regarding ending the war.
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt told Fox News: "I confirm that Special Envoy Witkoff and Jared Kushner will head to Pakistan tomorrow morning to hold talks... with representatives of the Iranian delegation."
She also noted that Vice President JD Vance is not expected to be on this trip this time.
