Iran Rejects U.S. Talks, Cites Pressure and Blockade
Tehran rejects negotiations with Washington, citing blockade and unresolved conditions.
Iran rules out U.S. talks during regional diplomatic tour. Photo: @anadoluagency
April 25, 2026 Hour: 3:49 am
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Tehran says Islamabad visit focuses on regional diplomacy, rules out negotiations amid ongoing U.S. naval restrictions
Iran has ruled out any talks with the United States during Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi’s visit to Pakistan, reaffirming that it will not negotiate under pressure and pointing to continued U.S. military measures as a barrier to dialogue.
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Iranian officials stated that Araghchi’s visit to Islamabad is centered on bilateral relations and regional consultations, with no plans for direct or indirect engagement with Washington.
Ebrahim Azizi, head of the Iranian Parliament’s National Security and Foreign Policy Committee, said the trip aims to strengthen ties with Pakistan and address regional developments. He stressed that it carries no mandate related to nuclear negotiations or talks with the United States.
Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei confirmed that no meetings are scheduled between Iranian and U.S. officials during the visit. He said the agenda includes consultations with Pakistani leadership on mediation efforts and initiatives aimed at ending the ongoing war and promoting regional stability.
The visit is part of a broader regional tour that includes Oman and Russia, described by Iranian sources as routine diplomatic engagement rather than a negotiation track with Washington.
Stalled talks and unresolved conditions
Iranian authorities have dismissed reports about a possible second round of negotiations with the United States in Islamabad. Officials cite the continuation of a U.S. military blockade on Iranian ports and what they describe as excessive demands from Washington as key obstacles.
Iranian media rejected White House claims that Tehran had sought direct dialogue, calling them “pure lies and a distortion of facts,” and stressing that no request for talks has been made.
At the same time, reports indicate that Washington has sent requests for dialogue through Pakistani mediation following earlier negotiations that failed to produce an agreement after 21 hours of discussions on April 11 and 12.
Those talks followed a two-week ceasefire reached on April 8 after weeks of hostilities triggered by a U.S. and Israeli military campaign against Iran. Iranian officials said any return to negotiations depends on the lifting of the U.S. naval blockade, which they consider a violation of the truce.
Tehran maintains that without changes, including the removal of sanctions and military pressure, it will not enter negotiations, sustaining its position amid ongoing regional tensions.
Author: MK
Source: Al Mayadeen
