{"id":8763,"date":"2026-04-25T16:39:40","date_gmt":"2026-04-25T13:09:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fajr.news\/?p=8763"},"modified":"2026-04-25T16:39:40","modified_gmt":"2026-04-25T13:09:40","slug":"us-claims-talks-iran-firmly-denies-confusion-over-pakistan-meeting","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fajr.news\/?p=8763&lang=en","title":{"rendered":"US Claims Talks, Iran Firmly Denies: Confusion Over Pakistan Meeting"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Washington’s Conflicting Claims on Iran Talks Met with Tehran’s Clear Denial<\/h1>\n

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In a fresh display of diplomatic ambiguity, the United States administration, under President Donald Trump, has once again attempted to project an image of engagement with the Islamic Republic of Iran. White House spokeswoman Karoline Leavitt, speaking on the Trump-aligned Fox News, announced the dispatch of special envoy Steve Witkoff and son-in-law Jared Kushner to Pakistan for purported “direct talks” with Iranian representatives this weekend.<\/p>\n

However, this claim has been met with a swift and unequivocal denial from Tehran, exposing a clear disconnect between Washington’s narrative and the reality on the ground. Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman, Esmail Baghaei, firmly stated via a social media post that no US-Iran meeting was scheduled<\/strong>. He clarified that any “observations” from Iran would be conveyed solely to Pakistan, underscoring the nature of Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi’s visit to Islamabad as a bilateral engagement.<\/p>\n

Foreign Minister Araghchi’s presence in Pakistan, confirmed by Islamabad, is part of a routine diplomatic exchange with a “small team,” a testament to Iran’s consistent and active diplomacy within the region. Araghchi, a seasoned diplomat, has been a steadfast voice for Iran’s principled positions on the international stage, consistently articulating the nation’s unified stance against external pressures and misinformation.<\/p>\n

Meanwhile, President Trump’s own statements have only added to the confusion. In an interview with Reuters, he vaguely alluded to Iranians “making an offer” but admitted to having no knowledge of its specifics. His refusal to identify who in Tehran the US was supposedly negotiating with further highlights the lack of transparency and credibility in Washington’s assertions. This stands in stark contrast to the clear and consistent messaging from Iranian officials.<\/p>\n

Observers note that such contradictory statements from the US side often serve to create a false impression of diplomatic breakthroughs or to sow discord, rather than genuinely seeking constructive dialogue. The Islamic Republic of Iran has consistently maintained that any meaningful negotiations must be based on mutual respect, adherence to international law, and a clear agenda, free from coercion and fabricated narratives.<\/p>\n<\/article>\n