Iran says it will not negotiate under pressure as new U.S-Iran peace talks are expected in Pakistan.
Iranian Ambassador to Pakistan Reza Amiri Moghadam said Tehran will “not negotiate under threat and force,” raising fresh uncertainty over a planned new round of U.S-Iran talks in Islamabad. His statement came as American officials prepared for another diplomatic push ahead of the ceasefire deadline.
President Donald Trump announced on Sunday that U.S. representatives would return to Pakistan for renewed talks. Vice President JD Vance is expected to travel to Islamabad, according to U.S. officials familiar with the plans.
However, Iran’s Foreign Ministry said it currently has “no plans” to attend. Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf also rejected talks conducted “under the shadow of threats,” warning that Iran was prepared to reveal “new cards on the battlefield.”
The latest exchange follows an earlier round of negotiations in Pakistan that failed to produce a peace agreement. The original two-week ceasefire is set to expire on April 22, increasing pressure on both sides to avoid renewed conflict.
Despite Tehran’s comments, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said the U.S. and Iran are on the “brink” of a deal. She credited Trump’s hard-line approach and said the president still has several options available if diplomacy fails.
Tensions between Washington and Tehran have remained high over military threats, sanctions, and regional security concerns. Analysts say the coming days could be decisive for whether the ceasefire holds or collapses.
With time running out, the planned Islamabad talks may determine the next phase of U.S.-Iran relations.