Washington — White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt described the situation surrounding negotiations with Iran to resolve the conflict as "unstable" or "volatile" on Tuesday.
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In an interview with ABC News, Leavitt stated: "These are sensitive diplomatic discussions. The United States will not issue statements via social media. This is a fluid situation, and assumptions regarding negotiations cannot be considered final until officially announced by the White House."
ABC News had reached out to the U.S. State Department for comment on the possibility of a visit to Islamabad, Pakistan, by Special Presidential Envoy Steven Witkoff, the President's son-in-law Jared Kushner, and Vice President JD Vance to conduct negotiations with the Iranian side. The inquiry was subsequently referred to the White House.
The Pakistani Mediation and Trump’s Timeline
A Pakistani official told ABC that "several proposals" are on the table for potential talks, including a direct meeting in Islamabad. The official noted that U.S.-Iranian contacts are likely to take place within five days, following President Donald Trump’s post on Truth Social, though no final decision has been made.
On Monday, President Trump posted that Washington and Tehran had held "very good and productive negotiations over the past two days" regarding a cessation of hostilities. He mentioned that consultations would continue "throughout the week" and instructed the Pentagon to delay strikes on Iranian energy infrastructure for five days.
Furthermore, the President told reporters that both the U.S. and Iran are showing a desire to reach a deal and share "key points of agreement."
Iran’s Official Stance
In contrast, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei told IRNA that Tehran has not held any direct negotiations with the United States but has clarified its position through mediators.
While Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf also denied any direct talks, the Iranian Foreign Ministry confirmed receiving "messages from friendly nations" regarding a U.S. request for dialogue.
