Diplomatic Tides: Iran Open to US Talks in Pakistan

Iran is open to participating in discussions with the United States in Pakistan, contingent upon the U.S. ceasing its pressure and threats against Tehran. Pakistan is mediating, seeking to lift the U.S. naval blockade and release the seized Iranian vessel Touska. Iran remains firm against negotiations seen as surrender.

Iran might engage in talks with the United States in Pakistan, provided Washington halts its pressure-driven policies, a senior Iranian official revealed to Reuters on Tuesday.

The official highlighted that Pakistan is actively mediating, urging the U.S. to end the naval blockade and release the Iranian-flagged container ship Touska and its crew, seized by American forces recently.

Accusing the U.S. of complicating resolutions, the Iranian official criticized Washington for exacerbating tensions rather than resolving differences to conclude the ongoing conflict.