The crisis between United States, Israel and Iran adds a new diplomatic chapter. Iranian authorities have stated that they have no intention of sending a negotiating delegation to Pakistan as long as the naval blockade imposed by Washington continues.
The decision complicates the plans announced by the US president, Donald Trump, who had advanced the sending of representatives to Islamabad to try to open a new round of talks this week.
The Iranian rejection arrives at an especially delicate moment, with the current ceasefire close to expiring and with the Strait of Hormuz once again becoming one of the main focal points of global tension.
Tehran maintains pressure
From Iran it is insisted that there will be no real progress while the United States maintains coercive measures in the maritime and commercial environment.
Tehran considers negotiating under military pressure incompatible and maintains that the blockade violates the commitments reached during the truce.
At the same time, the Islamic republic continues to maintain that any dialogue must include guarantees on the lifting of economic and security restrictions.
Trump combines negotiation and threats
Despite the Iranian slowdown, Trump continues to assure that he wants a quick deal, although without renouncing the threatening tone that has marked recent weeks. The White House keeps the diplomatic channel open while warning of new actions if there are no advances, a strategy that mixes military pressure and direct negotiation.
With the truce about to end and no confirmed meeting in Islamabad, the coming days will be key to checking if both sides return to the dialogue table or if the crisis enters a new phase of escalation. The standoff between Washington and Tehran also keeps international energy markets on alert, pending any movement in the Strait of Hormuz.