Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson said on Friday that a delegation from Qatar is currently holding talks with Iran’s foreign minister, while the Pakistani side remains the mediator in the negotiations. The remarks were carried by Tasnim and came as Tehran described the discussions as focused on ending the war, but not yet close to producing an agreement.
The spokesperson said the talks are still underway and involve active diplomatic engagement through third-party channels. According to the statement, Qatar’s delegation is meeting with Iran’s foreign minister, while Pakistan continues to serve as the mediator in the wider negotiating process. The ministry did not announce any breakthrough, nor did it give a timeline for a possible deal.
Iran said the main purpose of the negotiations is to bring an end to the war. However, the Foreign Ministry was careful not to suggest that progress has reached a decisive stage. The spokesperson said Iran cannot necessarily say that an agreement is close, signaling that the talks remain uncertain and that major differences may still remain between the parties involved.
The latest remarks suggest that diplomacy is still active, even as officials avoid making any confident predictions about a final outcome. The involvement of Qatar and Pakistan points to a continuing effort to keep communication open and prevent further escalation. At the same time, Tehran’s caution shows that the process is still fragile and unresolved.
Qatar has often played the role of a diplomatic channel in sensitive regional issues, while Pakistan has also been mentioned in recent mediation efforts connected to broader regional tensions. Friday’s statement indicates that both countries remain part of the negotiating structure, but the road to an agreement remains unclear.
The Foreign Ministry’s message was direct but restrained: talks are continuing, the aim is to end the war, and no one should assume that a deal is near. The statement did not provide details on what issues remain under discussion, and it did not confirm any new conditions or deadlines.
For now, the only confirmed point from Tehran is that negotiations are ongoing. The presence of a Qatari delegation, Pakistan’s continuing role as mediator, and Iran’s refusal to describe the talks as close to agreement all point to a diplomatic process that is still in motion but has not yet reached a conclusion.