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Iran Says No Agreement Reached on Next Round of U.S. Talks

Iran Says No Agreement Reached on Next Round of U.S. Talks

According to CCTV, Pakistan tightened security in Islamabad ahead of possible new U.S.-Iran talks, but no timetable has been announced and Iran has continued to deny that a next round is scheduled.

Fact Check
The claim is substantially supported by "伊朗表示已告知美方尚未同意举行下一轮谈判 | PANews," which explicitly states that Iran told the U.S. through Pakistan it had not agreed to another round of talks because of a U.S. maritime blockade and excessive demands. This is independently echoed by "Iran has not yet agreed to next round of talks with US: Report," which attributes the same points to Tasnim and mentions Pakistani mediators. "Ghalibaf says Trump threats have 'no effect' as IRGC warns over Strait of Hormuz" also corroborates the broader point that Tasnim blamed excessive U.S. demands for failed negotiations. However, direct fetching of the cited Xinhua link at https://h.xinhuaxmt.com/vh512/share/13060017 did not produce the underlying article text, and the user-provided X link could not be fetched, so confidence is medium rather than high.
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Summary

Pakistan imposed a heavy-vehicle ban in Islamabad and shortened metro and bus operations as part of a security upgrade, according to CCTV, in preparation for possible new U.S.-Iran talks in the capital. The measures were described as an effort to strengthen confidence and protect Islamabad as a safe venue, but Pakistan has not announced a timetable for any next round. The development adds logistical preparation on the Pakistani side without resolving the core uncertainty, as Iran has continued to say no follow-up talks with the United States have been agreed.

Terms & Concepts
  • Islamabad: The capital of Pakistan, identified in reporting as the possible venue for any future U.S.-Iran talks.
  • Diplomatic outreach: Efforts by a government to encourage communication or negotiations between other countries.
  • Foreign Ministry: The government body responsible for foreign affairs and official statements on international diplomacy.