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Iran on Tuesday denied reports that it has sent a delegation to Pakistan for talks with the United States, according to its state broadcaster.
Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB) said that no Iranian delegation, either official or unofficial, had travelled to Islamabad for negotiations. The broadcaster dismissed recent media reports suggesting that talks between Tehran and Washington were being planned in Pakistan.
IRIB also rejected claims about the departure of Iranian officials and reported meeting schedules, calling them 'inaccurate'.
The statement comes amid growing speculation about possible diplomatic efforts to ease tensions between Iran and the United States.
There has been no immediate response from US or Pakistani officials regarding the reports.
The denial highlights the uncertainty surrounding any potential talks between the two countries. While US President Donald Trump has confirmed that the US delegation is on way to Islamabad, Tehran's denial reflects lack of mutual understanding between the two countries.
A day earlier, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Ismail Bagchi has said that Tehran has made no decision on participating in the next round, and no timeline for future negotiations has been agreed upon.
Tehran has also accused Washington of lacking seriousness in the diplomatic process.
Meanwhile, nine US Air Force C-17 aircraft have landed in Islamabad, carrying delegation vehicles, communication equipment, security gear, and related assets.
Separate reports have also indicated of heavy diplomatic presence in Pakistan, signalling at the possibility of a second round of peace talks.
The latest friction point between the US and Iran is US Navy’s seizure of an Iranian-flagged cargo ship, that has added friction to an already delicate situation.
Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB) said that no Iranian delegation, either official or unofficial, had travelled to Islamabad for negotiations. The broadcaster dismissed recent media reports suggesting that talks between Tehran and Washington were being planned in Pakistan.
Iran has not sent any delegation to Pakistan for talks with the US, state broadcaster said on Tuesday, dismissing reports of planned negotiations.
— Iran International English (@IranIntl_En) April 21, 2026
IRIB said no Iranian delegation, primary or secondary, had traveled to Islamabad and that reports about the departure of Iranian… pic.twitter.com/Jo29fPRPsu
IRIB also rejected claims about the departure of Iranian officials and reported meeting schedules, calling them 'inaccurate'.
The statement comes amid growing speculation about possible diplomatic efforts to ease tensions between Iran and the United States.
There has been no immediate response from US or Pakistani officials regarding the reports.
The denial highlights the uncertainty surrounding any potential talks between the two countries. While US President Donald Trump has confirmed that the US delegation is on way to Islamabad, Tehran's denial reflects lack of mutual understanding between the two countries.
A day earlier, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Ismail Bagchi has said that Tehran has made no decision on participating in the next round, and no timeline for future negotiations has been agreed upon.
Tehran has also accused Washington of lacking seriousness in the diplomatic process.
Meanwhile, nine US Air Force C-17 aircraft have landed in Islamabad, carrying delegation vehicles, communication equipment, security gear, and related assets.
Separate reports have also indicated of heavy diplomatic presence in Pakistan, signalling at the possibility of a second round of peace talks.
The latest friction point between the US and Iran is US Navy’s seizure of an Iranian-flagged cargo ship, that has added friction to an already delicate situation.
