Tasnim Says Iran Will Not Join Talks in Pakistan

Tasnim News Agency, affiliated with the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), reported on the evening of Monday, April 20, that Iran’s decision not to attend the negotiations in Pakistan remains unchanged, and that the Islamic Republic has no intention of participating in what it called an "American theater."

Tasnim wrote that its correspondent’s information indicates that, despite Donald Trump's claims that JD Vance and other members of the American negotiating team are on their way to Pakistan, there has been no change in Iran's decision to abstain from the talks as of the time of publication. The agency added that Tehran's participation is contingent upon the fulfillment of certain preconditions.

According to information cited by Tasnim, one of the primary obstacles to the talks is the issue of the naval blockade, a matter which, according to the report, has been communicated to the American side via the Pakistani intermediary, who stated that this issue has been shared with Trump.

At the same time, the report emphasized that, in addition to the naval blockade, a series of other demands have been raised by the United States, which, from Tehran's perspective, do not provide a clear outlook for the negotiations.

Tasnim further wrote that until "some fundamental obstacles are removed, and a clear horizon is formed for reaching an agreement acceptable to Iran," Tehran has no intention of participating in an "American theater."