Iran U.S. Negotiation Talks No Meeting Planned Before Pakistan Visit

Iran has confirmed that there will be no meeting between Iranian officials and U.S. negotiators in Pakistan, as stated by Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei. U.S. officials, including special envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, were set to engage in direct talks following a request from Iran. Prior discussions in Islamabad, which involved Vice President JD Vance, concluded without a deal, and further talks were previously delayed. The situation remains tense, particularly regarding the Strait of Hormuz, an essential oil shipping route that has been affected by recent U.S. naval actions.