Iran Says Never Refused Islamabad Talks, Accuses US Media of Misrepresentation | Dawn News English
April 4, 2026
DawnNews English
Abbas Araghchi has said that Iran “never refused” to attend peace talks in Islamabad, rejecting reports suggesting Tehran declined dialogue. He accused U.S. media of misrepresenting Iran’s position amid ongoing efforts to mediate the conflict. Tehran expressed appreciation for Pakistan’s role in facilitating diplomacy, emphasizing that its primary concern is achieving a “conclusive and lasting end” to the war rather than the venue of talks.
The statement comes amid conflicting reports about stalled negotiations and rising regional tensions. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dawn News English is your window into the latest news, insight, and features from South Asia and beyond. Official Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dawndotcom/ Official Twitter: https://twitter.com/dawn_com Website: www.dawn.com Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dawnnewsenglish #iran #pakistan #islamabad #diplomacy #breakingnews #middleeast #usiran #globalpolitics #news #latestnews #dawnnewsenglish #dawnnews
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