Islamabad Talks

Iran, Oman working on protocol to ensure safe passage via SOH

TEHRAN, May 25 (MNA) – Iran is not seeking to charge tolls in the Strait of Hormuz, the Foreign Ministry’s spokesperson said, noting that Iran and Oman are responsibly working on a protocol to ensure safe maritime passage through strategic waterway.

China key to Tehran-Washington mediation, Iran envoy says

TEHRAN, May 20 (MNA) – China has played a key role in the Pakistan-led mediation between Iran and the United States, Iran's ambassador in Beijing says.

Iran's Army spokesman:

New fronts to be opened if enemy commits another folly

TEHRAN, May 19 (MNA) – Spokesman for Iran’s Army Brigadier General Mohammad Akraminia has said that the powerful Armed Forces of the country will open new fronts against enemy if it [enemy] launches another aggression against the country.

Pakistan defense minister:

US-Israel war on Iran unlikely to resume for intl. opposition

TEHRAN, May 19 (MNA) – Pakistan’s Defense Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif says a resumption of the US-Israeli war on Iran is unlikely given the widespread global opposition and lack of public support in the United States for another war in West Asia.

FM Araghchi:

Iran serious about diplomacy, fully prepared for defense

TEHRAN, May 19 (MNA) – Iran is serious about diplomacy, Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said, emphasizing that the Armed Forces of the country will spare no effort to bolster defensive preparedness to safeguard its security and national interests.

Iranian, Saudi FMs hold phone call to discuss region

TEHRAN, May 18 (MNA) – The foreign ministers of Iran and Saudi Arabia held a telephone call on Monday afternoon to discuss the latest regional developments.

FM spox:

Iran’s right to uranium enrichment non-negotiable under NPT

TEHRAN, May 18 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei says that the country’s right to enrich uranium under the Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) is nonnegotiable.

MNA Exclusive;

What Iran and US each demand in talks?

TEHRAN, May 17 (MNA) – Washington is demanding concessions from Iran that it failed to achieve through war, including 400kg of uranium and sweeping nuclear limits, while offering nothing in return.

Chinese, Pakistani FMs discuss Iran war ceasefire push

TEHRAN, May 13 (MNA) – The top diplomats from China and Pakistan held a phone conversation on Wednesday, discussing efforts to end the war on Iran and secure a ceasefire deal between Tehran and Washington.

Pakistani ambassador to Russia:

Islamabad to remain venue for US-Iran talks

TEHRAN, May 12 (MNA) – Islamabad is highly likely to remain the venue for US-Iran talks as Pakistan’s mediation efforts suit both sides of the conflict, Ambassador to Russia Faisal Niaz Tirmizi says.

Pakistan to continue mediation between Iran and US

TEHRAN, May 11 (MNA) – Pakistan will continue its mediation efforts to help reach a negotiated settlement to war between the United States and Iran.

Araghchi, bin Farhan discuss Iran-US diplomatic process

TEHRAN, May 11 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi and his Saudi counterpart Faisal bin Farhan held a telephone call on Monday regarding the latest developments related to the current diplomatic processes between Iran and the US.

FM Spox.:

Iran engages in diplomacy with good faith, distrust US

TEHRAN, May 11 (MNA) – Iran participates in diplomatic processes with good faith, but the United States has repeatedly proven unreliable, Esmaeil Baghaei said, citing Washington’s 2018 JCPOA withdrawal and attacks on diplomacy itself.

Pakistan pledges continued mediation for lasting peace

TEHRAN, May 10 (MNA) – Pakistan's army chief has reaffirmed Islamabad's commitment to serving as a neutral mediator in the Middle East, pledging to continue all efforts toward achieving lasting regional peace.

Iran-US talks may resume next week in Islamabad: Report

TEHRAN, May 09 (MNA) – Iran and the US are expected to resume indirect talks in Islamabad early next week, with mediators drafting a 14-point MoU to frame one-month negotiations aimed at ending the war, an American media outlet claimed.

FM Spox.:

Pakistan optimistic on Iran-US deal, ready to host talks

TEHRAN, May 07 (MNA) – Pakistan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has expressed optimism over a potential agreement between the United States and Iran.

Pakistan welcomes US withdrawal from the Strait of Hormuz

TEHRAN, May 06 (MNA) – Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday has welcomed US President Donald Trump’s decision to pause “Project Freedom” and withdrew from the strategic Strait of Hormuz.

FM Araghchi briefs MPs on latest developments in region

TEHRAN, May 05 (MNA) – Iran Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi briefed members of the Parliament National Security and Foreign Policy Commission on the latest diplomatic developments, including Iran-US talks in Islamabad and ongoing efforts to end war.

Araghchi to go to Islamabad again after Muscat visit

TEHRAN, Apr. 26 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, now in Muscat, is scheduled to return to Islamabad after his Oman trip and before his planned visit to Russia.

Iran FM briefs Turkey on ceasefire developments

TEHRAN, Apr. 26 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi updated his Turkish counterpart on the latest ceasefire developments and diplomatic efforts to end the regional war during a phone call on Sunday.

President Pezeshkian:

Iran not to engage in negotiations under pressure, threats

TEHRAN, Apr. 26 (MNA) – Iran will not enter into negotiations under pressure, threats, and siege, President Masoud Pezeshkian says.

Araghchi meets Munir to discuss latest developments on truce

TEHRAN, Apr. 25 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi met and held talks with Pakistan's Army Chief Field Marshal Asim Munir in Islamabad on Saturday to discuss Tehran's position on ending the ongoing war.

Baghaei:

No meeting planned to take place between Iran, US

TEHRAN, Apr. 25 (MNA) – No meeting is planned to take place between Iran and the US in Islamabad, Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei says.

Iran FM Araghchi holds phone calls with Pakistani officials

TEHRAN, Apr. 24 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi held separate telephone conversations with his Pakistani counterpart Muhammad Ishaq Dar and Army Chief Field Marshal Asim Munir on Friday.

Minister:

Pakistan making all-out efforts to resolve conflict in region

TEHRAN, Apr. 23 (MNA) – Pakistan's Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi said on Thursday that officials in Islamabad are making all-out efforts to resolve issues between Iran and the United States.