Iran has decided to continue negotiations with the United States but will proceed strictly within defined “red lines,” according to a senior Iranian lawmaker, as diplomatic momentum builds around talks expected in Islamabad.
Ebrahim Azizi, head of Iran’s Parliament National Security Committee, said Tehran remains open to dialogue but will not negotiate “at any cost” or accept terms imposed by Washington.
“Iran has set red lines, and these must be observed,” Azizi stated, emphasizing that continued engagement does not signal flexibility on core national positions.
Responding to questions about the possibility of sending a delegation to Islamabad for the next round of talks, Azizi indicated that Tehran’s participation would depend on receiving “positive signals” from the U.S. side.
“We have never feared the principle of negotiation,” he said. “Perhaps today or tomorrow, after further assessment, we may consider it likely—provided that the American negotiating team and the messages they have received from Iran give a positive signal.”
The remarks come amid ongoing diplomatic efforts to sustain dialogue between Iran and the United States, with Pakistan positioning itself as a potential venue for continued engagement.