WANA (Jun 23) – A source close to Iran’s negotiating team has dismissed Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s claim that ballistic missiles would be included in the next round of talks between Tehran and Washington, describing the remarks as inaccurate and likely based on misinformation.

 

The source stressed that missile-related issues are fundamentally not on the agenda of the negotiations, adding that the published memorandum of understanding clearly indicates that no such topics are included in the discussions.

 

Rejecting reports suggesting that Iran may enter talks over its missile capabilities, the source said, “The missile issue is not on the negotiating agenda in any way, and it is unclear with what objectives such claims are being raised. This allegation is categorically denied.”

 

According to informed sources, Pakistan currently plays only a limited role in mediating the Tehran-Washington talks, and Sharif’s comments appear aimed at highlighting Islamabad’s role in the process. Qatar, meanwhile, is presently playing the most significant mediating role between the two sides.