Iran clarified that there would be no direct negotiations with the representatives of the American government during the Iranian delegation's visit to Pakistan. An Iranian delegation headed by the country's foreign minister, Abbas Araghchi, has arrived in Islamabad, possibly for a second round of negotiations with the United States. The second round of negotiations come after United States President Donald Trump indefinitely extended theceasefirewith Iran. Check Live UpdatesHere
Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei said on X that "No meeting is planned to take place between Iran and the US." Instead, Baqaei said Pakistani officials would convey messages between the delegations. Baqaei thanked the Pakistani government for its "ongoing mediation."
"We arrive in Islamabad, Pakistan, for an official visit. FM Araghchi will be meeting with Pakistani high-level officials in concert with their ongoing mediation & good offices for ending American imposed war of aggression and the restitution of peace in our region. No meeting is planned to take place between Iran and the U.S. Iran's observations would be conveyed to Pakistan," Baqaei posted on X.
The White House said earlier Friday that its envoys would meet Araghchi. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff and senior adviser Jared Kushner will travel to Pakistan to engage in talks with the Iranian delegation.
"I can confirm special envoy Witoff and Jared Kushner will be off to Pakistan again tomorrow morning to engage in talks, direct talks inter mediated by the Pakistanis, who have been incredible friends and mediators throughout this entire process, with representatives from the Iranian delegation," White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt told Fox News.
"And we're hopeful that it will be a productive conversation and hopefully move the ball forward towards a deal," she added.
Leavitt said Vance will not be travelling to Pakistan on Saturday, but remains deeply involved in the process. "He'll be standing by here in the United States, along with the president and the Secretary of State Marco Rubio, and the entire national security team for updates. And, of course, everyone will be on standby to fly to Pakistan if necessary," she said.
"But first, Steve and Jared will be going over there to report back to the president, the vice president and the rest of the team," Leavitt said.
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