Trump said his representatives traveling to Pakistan for talks, what Iran said?
US President Donald Trump has announced that his representatives are traveling to Pakistan for talks with Iran.
Trump posted on his social media account, "My representatives are heading to Islamabad, the capital of Pakistan. They will arrive there tomorrow (Monday) evening for discussions."
Trump stated, "We are proposing a very fair and reasonable deal. I hope they accept it; because if they do not, the United States will destroy every single power plant and every single bridge in Iran."
Trump confirmed during a conversation that his special envoys, Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, will arrive in Islamabad. He also stated that Vice President JD Vance will not visit Pakistan. Vance had led the US delegation in talks with Iran on April 11–12.
Iran will not send its delegation to Pakistan
However, according to the Tasnim News Agency—which is affiliated with Iran's IRGC—Iran will not send its delegation to Pakistan for talks as long as the US blockade remains in effect.
According to the news agency, "Based on information obtained by a Tasnim correspondent, an exchange of messages between Iran and the United States—facilitated by a Pakistani mediator—has continued in recent days following the conclusion of the first round of talks."
Shehbaz Sharif holds a telephonic conversation with Iranian President
Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif held a telephonic conversation with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian this evening. The conversation between the two lasted for approximately 45 minutes.
Meanwhile, according to tracking data, no tankers passed through the Strait of Hormuz on Sunday. This situation arose after Iran's Revolutionary Guard (IRGC) announced on Saturday that it would once again close the Strait of Hormuz.
Turkish Foreign Minister Says: Extending Ceasefire Is Essential
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan has stated that the ceasefire between Iran and the United States should be extended. He noted that while both countries possess the desire to continue dialogue, differences persist on several issues.
Speaking at an event in Turkey, Fidan remarked that the ongoing talks between Iran and the U.S. are diverting attention away from the situation in Lebanon, and Israel is attempting to capitalize on this.