According to a private television channel, Foreign Office spokesperson Tahir Andarabi said during a special conversation that Pakistan has received a formal invitation to take part in the U.S.–Iran negotiations.
Sources say the talks will be held later this week in Istanbul, Türkiye. The negotiations between Washington and Tehran became possible as a result of back-channel diplomatic efforts, in which Pakistan and Türkiye played an important role.
According to sources, Pakistan may be represented in the talks by Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar.
Meanwhile, according to a foreign news agency, Iranian officials have also confirmed that nuclear talks between the United States and Iran will resume on Friday in Türkiye.
It is worth noting that the U.S.–Iran nuclear negotiations had remained suspended since May 2023 after five rounds of talks.
A regional official said that Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Oman, Pakistan, Egypt, and the United Arab Emirates have also been invited to Istanbul, further enhancing the regional significance of the negotiations.
Iranian diplomatic sources said that Tehran is neither overly optimistic nor pessimistic about the talks.
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They added that the Istanbul discussions will clarify whether the United States is serious about meaningful and result-oriented negotiations.
The Iranian sources further stated that Iran’s defensive preparations are at their highest level and that the country is fully prepared for any situation. They emphasized that Iran’s defensive capabilities are not open to negotiation.
The Istanbul talks are being viewed as an important step toward reducing regional tensions and finding a diplomatic solution, while Pakistan’s participation is being seen as an effective and constructive diplomatic role.
