TEHRAN – In a clear statement released on Tuesday, Iran’s semi-official Tasnim news agency has confirmed that Tehran’s decision to skip the second round of direct talks with the United States, scheduled to take place this Wednesday in Pakistan, is final and non-negotiable. According to the agency, Pakistani authorities acting as the mediator for the planned diplomatic meeting have already been formally notified of Iran’s choice to withdraw from the engagement. The report added that the decision was crafted to uphold and fully protect the sovereign rights and national interests of the Iranian people, closing the door on any last-minute speculation that Iran might reverse its stance ahead of the planned meeting. This development comes amid long-running tensions between Tehran and Washington, with Pakistan having stepped in to facilitate diplomatic dialogue between the two adversarial nations in recent months.
Iran’s decision not to participate in US talks in Pakistan ‘definitive’: Tasnim news agency
