Iranian president confirms Tehran's participation in Islamabad talks

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Wednesday confirmed that Tehran will participate in the upcoming negotiations with the United States in Islamabad.

During a telephone conversation with Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif that lasted for 45 minutes, President Pezeshkian thanked Sharif and appreciated the efforts of the Pakistani leadership to bring about a temporary ceasefire between Iran and the US, according to an official statement issued from the Prime Minister's office.

"He confirmed that Iran would be participating in the negotiations in Islamabad," it said.