A senior Pakistani government official stated on Monday that the country is confident it can get Iran to attend talks with the United States, according to a report by Reuters. The official, who spoke on condition of anonymity, said Pakistan had received a "positive signal" from Iran regarding the potential dialogue.
The report, which circulated widely on April 21, 2026, originates from a single anonymous source within the Pakistani government. As of this date, there has been no independent confirmation from Iranian or U.S. officials regarding any new diplomatic initiative or a change in Iran's position on direct talks.
Relations between Iran and the United States have been strained for decades, primarily over Iran's nuclear program and regional activities. Pakistan has historically maintained diplomatic ties with both nations and has occasionally positioned itself as a potential mediator.
This development comes amid ongoing regional tensions. The original source material incorrectly linked this diplomatic report to unrelated events concerning the Strait of Hormuz; no verified reports of a blockade or direct military conflict between Iran and Israel were found for the current date.
