Pezeshkian confirms Tehran’s participation in possible Iran-US peace talks in Islamabad

Iran President Masoud Pezeshkian on Wednesday confirmed Tehran’s participation in the possible peace talks with the United States in Islamabad for finalising a peaceful settlement to their conflict, the Prime Minister’s Office said.

The confirmation came during a phone call with PM Shehbaz Sharif this afternoon, which lasted for over 45 minutes, according to PMO.

Pezeshkian “confirmed that Iran would be participating in the negotiations in Islamabad”, the statement said.

Terming the conversation “warm and cordial”, the PMO said the premier conveyed his “deep appreciation for the wisdom and sagacity of the Iranian leadership in agreeing to the ceasefire and for accepting the prime minister’s offer to host negotiations between Iran and the US in Islamabad later this week”.

The prime minister also conveyed his respects to Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei.

According to PMO, President Pezeshkian thanked PM Shehbaz and “appreciated the efforts of the Pakistani leadership to bring about a temporary ceasefire between Iran and the US and conveyed his best wishes for the people of Pakistan”.

“Both leaders agreed to remain in close contact,” the statement added.

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