Iran denies seeking US talks, rejects ‘excessive’ demands
Iran denied requesting face-to-face negotiations with the United States in Pakistan, dismissing White House claims as “entirely false.” Iranian media reported that Tehran has rejected US proposals due to “excessive demands,” while Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi’s visit to Islamabad is described as purely bilateral and independent of US-related talks.
Iran on Friday denied that it had requested direct talks with the United States in Pakistan, rejecting Washington’s characterization of diplomatic outreach. The denial came after White House spokesperson Karoline Leavitt told Fox News that Iran had requested negotiations, prompting President Donald Trump to dispatch envoys for potential talks in Islamabad.
Tehran calls White House claims ‘entirely false’
Iran’s semi-official Tasnim news agency, citing informed sources, described Leavitt’s statements as “entirely false” and “a misrepresentation of the situation,” stressing that “Iran has made no request for talks with the US.” The sources added that Tehran has “completely rejected the Americans’ requests for negotiations due to their excessive demands until now.” The White House has not responded to Iran’s denial.
Araghchi’s visit described as bilateral
Separately, Iran’s Fars News Agency reported that the visit of Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi to Pakistan is part of bilateral consultations with Islamabad and is “independent” of any US-related talks. Araghchi arrived in Islamabad for what officials say could pave the way for a second round of Iran-US talks. Meanwhile, the White House confirmed that US special envoy Steve Witkoff and adviser Jared Kushner will travel to Pakistan on Saturday for talks with Iranian representatives.
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