ISLAMABAD: Iran’s ambassador to Pakistan has said that any second round of talks with the United States would be held exclusively in Islamabad, describing Pakistan as a “credible and neutral facilitator” in the ongoing diplomatic process.
Speaking at an event hosted by the Institute of Regional Studies on Thursday, Ambassador Reza Amiri Moghadam expressed confidence in Islamabad’s role.
“We trust Pakistan, not the United States,” he said, adding that Washington “cannot be relied upon”.
He stressed that any future negotiations would take place in Pakistan, “and nowhere else”.
The Islamabad Talks is “not an event but a process.”
The Islamabad Talks laid the foundation for a diplomatic process that, if trust and will are strengthened, can create a sustainable framework for the interests of all parties.I would like to express my gratitude to the… pic.twitter.com/qzCb1xYzPh
— Reza Amiri Moghadam (@IranAmbPak) April 12, 2026
The remarks come as the White House has also indicated that the next round of talks is likely to be held in Islamabad.
Pakistan hosted rare high-level talks between Washington and Tehran over the weekend — the first such engagement since 1979.
Pakistan’s Foreign Ministry said both sides remain willing to continue dialogue. Spokesman Tahir Andrabi described the negotiations as “serious and constructive”, noting that Iran’s nuclear programme was among the key issues under discussion.
Meanwhile, Pakistan’s Chief of Army Staff, Asim Munir, is currently visiting Iran for high-level meetings aimed at reducing tensions and facilitating further engagement.
Pakistan hosted the talks after brokering a 14-day ceasefire between the United States and Iran on April 8, marking a significant diplomatic development following hostilities that began after US-Israeli strikes on February 28.
