Iran says no plans for talks with U.S. for now

Iran said it has no plans to hold further negotiations with the United States, citing a lack of trust and seriousness in recent talks.

Foreign ministry spokesman Esmail Baghaei told a press conference on Monday that Tehran sees no genuine intent from Washington to reach an agreement.

“There is no trust between Iran and the United States, and no decision has been made to participate in a second round of talks in Pakistan,” he said.

His remarks come despite reports that a U.S. delegation has travelled to Islamabad for a possible new round of negotiations.

Iran said the visit held no significance for Tehran, signalling a tougher stance as diplomatic efforts stalled. Tensions have escalated following a recent U.S. operation in which American forces seized an Iranian vessel after intercepting and disabling it in regional waters.

The move, confirmed by Donald Trump, was condemned by Tehran as a violation of international law and an act of “armed piracy.”

In response, Iranian forces reportedly launched drones toward U.S. naval vessels in nearby waters, marking a rare direct escalation between the two sides.

While no confirmed damage or casualties were reported, the incident heightened concerns over security in key maritime routes.

The first round of talks between the United States and Iran was held in Islamabad on April 11 but ended without a final agreement due to major differences.

Key disputes include Iran’s nuclear programme, sanctions relief and broader regional security issues. Analysts say the latest statements from Tehran suggest negotiations are at risk of collapse, with rising tensions further complicating any diplomatic breakthrough.

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