Iran’s Ambassador to Pakistan has flatly denied any negotiations between the U.S. and Iran, contradicting Trump’s claims of “very strong talks.”
Iran Flatly Denies Negotiations With the United States
In a statement reported by Iran’s state news agency IRNA, Iran’s Ambassador to Pakistan declared there were “no talks between the U.S. and Iran, either directly or indirectly” — a direct contradiction of claims made by U.S. President Donald Trump, who has repeatedly insisted that serious diplomatic negotiations are underway.
The denial comes amid one of the most consequential diplomatic flashpoints of 2026, as the U.S.-Israeli war against Iran — which began on February 28 — enters its fourth week with thousands of casualties and a mounting global energy crisis.
Pakistan Positions Itself as Potential Mediator
The statement from Iran’s ambassador to Pakistan arrives just as Islamabad actively offers to facilitate dialogue. On Tuesday, Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif posted on X (formerly Twitter): “Pakistan stands ready and honoured to be the host to facilitate meaningful and conclusive talks for a comprehensive settlement of the ongoing conflict.”
Pakistan’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson also confirmed that Islamabad is “always willing to host talks” if both parties agree. Reports suggest Pakistan has already shuttled messages between Washington and Tehran, with some sources indicating a possible U.S. delegation visit to Islamabad in the coming days.
Countries like Turkey and Egypt are also reportedly involved in indirect messaging, but Pakistan’s geographic proximity to Iran and improving ties with the Trump administration make it a key player in any potential mediation