In a strongly worded statement issued late Friday, the Iranian government dismissed the reports as "completely baseless," insisting that no representatives from Tehran — including Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, or any other official — are planning to meet with American counterparts in Islamabad or any other Pakistani city.
"The claims being circulated are false," an Iranian government spokesperson said. "There are no negotiations scheduled in Pakistan, and no Iranian delegation is being dispatched there."
The denial comes just hours after unverified reports suggested that Speaker Ghalibaf would lead an Iranian delegation to Pakistan for high-level talks with U.S. officials. Those reports were swiftly refuted by Tehran, which has grown increasingly wary of what it describes as a pattern of disinformation emanating from Washington.
Iranian officials did not mince words in attributing the fabricated reports to Trump, who has repeatedly made bold claims about brokering deals with Tehran during his political career. While Trump has not held office since January 2025, his continued influence over segments of the American political landscape and media ecosystem has kept his statements in the international spotlight.
"Once again, we are seeing the same old tactics of spreading lies and creating false narratives," the spokesperson added, in a clear reference to Trump's past rhetoric on Iran.
The confusion highlights the fragile and deeply mistrustful nature of U.S.-Iran relations, which remain tense despite occasional diplomatic overtures. Pakistan, which has historically maintained cordial ties with both Washington and Tehran, had been rumored to be serving as a neutral venue for backchannel discussions — a claim now firmly rejected by Iranian authorities.
Analysts note that the rapid spread of the reports, followed by their swift denial, underscores the volatile information environment surrounding any potential U.S.-Iran engagement. With both nations navigating complex regional dynamics — from the ongoing conflict in Gaza to nuclear proliferation concerns — even rumors of talks can send ripples through global markets and diplomatic circles.
For now, Iran has made its position unequivocally clear: no talks, no Pakistan, and no truth to the claims.
