Iran Officially Informs Washington of Refusal to Attend Islamabad Negotiations

Iranian sources confirmed on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, that Tehran informed the Pakistani mediator of its boycott of the second round of negotiations with the U.S. The Iranian Parliament Speaker attributed the decision to Washington's continued naval blockade, affirming his country's refusal to negotiate under pressure. Meanwhile, the IRGC raised its readiness, threatening "shocking" responses, a move observers see as an attempt to raise Iranian demands before any potential settlement.