US-Israel war to be ended through indirect negotiations in Pakistan: Iran

An Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson said that senior diplomat Abbas Araqchi has arrived in Islamabad, the capital of Pakistan, however, there is no possibility of a direct meeting with the United States.
Ismael Baqai said on Saturday that Araqchi will meet with senior Pakistani officials. Pakistan's Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, Field Marshal Asim Munir, and other senior officials were present to receive Araqchi. Baqai wrote on X that these talks will be held "in conjunction with their ongoing mediation and goodwill-based efforts" to "make it possible to end the aggressive war imposed by the United States and restore stability in the region."
He further said that "there is no meeting scheduled between Iran and the United States. Iran's observations will be conveyed to Pakistan. These discussions are taking place as Pakistan continues its efforts to mediate and reduce tensions between Iran and the United States.
Earlier, White House spokesperson Caroline Levitt had said that US Special Representative Steve Witkoff and President Donald Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner will travel to Pakistan on Saturday to negotiate with Iranian representatives. Levitt told Fox News that "I can confirm that Special Representative Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner will depart for Pakistan again tomorrow morning to engage in direct talks with the Iranian delegation through Pakistani mediation."
Levitt said that Vice President JD Vance will remain in the United States, although he "will continue to closely monitor the entire process." Levitt told reporters that the President has decided to send Witkoff and Kushner "to hear the Iranians out." Levitt said "we have seen some progress from Iran in recent days," but did not provide any details about what information US officials have received.
Pakistan is accelerating its efforts to restore a second round of negotiations between Iran and the United States. Sources say that negotiations with Tehran could pave the way for direct talks to resume after the first round in Islamabad on April 11-12. This conversation took place after Pakistan brokered a two-week ceasefire on April 8, which was later indefinitely extended by Trump.
The first major working session of Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi's visit to Islamabad has been completed, in which detailed discussions were held on important issues between Pakistan and Iran. During the meeting, officials from both countries agreed to continue consultations to promote regional peace and stability.
After the working session, a meeting between the Iranian delegation and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has been scheduled, in which bilateral relations and the overall security situation in the region will be discussed. After meeting with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and completing his agenda for his visit to Pakistan, the Iranian delegation will depart from Islamabad for Muscat and then Moscow.
On the other hand, the White House spokesperson said that US President Trump's special envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner are traveling to Islamabad today, White House spokesperson Caroline Levitt claimed that Iranian authorities contacted US officials at the behest of President Trump. Iranian authorities asked for direct negotiations, which is why President Trump is sending a delegation.
The White House spokesperson said that JD Vance will remain here, will monitor the situation, hopes that the conversation will be productive and will move towards a deal, President Trump has made his red lines clear in the negotiation process, Pakistan has been an amazing mediator.
In addition, Iran says that there is no plan for a meeting between Iran and the United States, Iran will convey its position through Pakistan. Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Ismael Baqai said in a statement on X that Pakistan is continuing its mediation and diplomatic efforts for peace.
The head of Iran's National Security Committee, Ibrahim Azizi, said that Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi's visit to Pakistan is only for bilateral talks, Abbas Araqchi has not been assigned to negotiate on the nuclear issue.
The head of Iran's National Security Council, Ibrahim Azizi, said that during Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi's visit to Pakistan, there will be no discussion on the nuclear issue. In a statement, he said that the nuclear issue is one of Iran's red lines. Ibrahim Azizi said that Abbas Araqchi will only discuss bilateral relations during his visit to Pakistan.
On the other hand, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Ismael Baqai had said that there is no meeting scheduled between Iranian and US officials during Abbas Araqchi's visit. According to foreign media, the head of the Public Diplomacy Center and spokesperson of the Iranian Foreign Ministry, Ismael Baqai, said that he had arrived in Islamabad on an official visit with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi.