Pakistan has said it is willing to host talks between the United States and Iran, as confusion deepens over whether any negotiations are actually taking place between the two long-time adversaries.
A spokesperson for Pakistan’s foreign office, Tahir Hussain Andrabi, told CNN on Monday that Pakistan is ready to serve as a neutral venue if both countries agree to dialogue. His comments come amid contradictory statements from Washington and Tehran over whether talks are ongoing to end the current hostilities.
US President Donald Trump had earlier claimed that the United States and Iran held discussions over the past day and had reached “major points of agreement,” suggesting that a deal to end the conflict could be close and that a major escalation may have been avoided.
However, Iran has strongly denied that any such talks took place. According to Tehran, no negotiations have been held with the United States since the bombing campaign began 24 days ago. Iran’s foreign ministry described claims of ongoing talks as “fake news,” directly contradicting Trump’s statement and adding to the uncertainty surrounding the situation.
Pakistan’s offer to host talks positions the country as a potential diplomatic bridge between both sides at a time when tensions remain high and the risk of further escalation persists. Islamabad has historically maintained diplomatic relations with both Washington and Tehran, often positioning itself as a neutral player capable of facilitating dialogue.
The conflicting narratives from the US and Iran highlight the fragile and highly sensitive nature of the situation, where information, diplomacy, and military developments are unfolding simultaneously, and sometimes contradict each other.
For now, there is no confirmation that both sides have agreed to meet, but Pakistan says the door remains open if and when they do.
