Iran’s Chief Negotiator in Islamabad Talks Yet to Be Confirmed
- Politics news
- April, 08, 2026 - 11:52
An informed source told Tasnim on Wednesday that despite a series of media claims asserting that the head of the Iranian negotiation team has been finalized, this matter has not yet been resolved.
The source noted that the Secretariat of the Supreme National Security Council of Iran, along with the three branches of power and other relevant officials, is thoroughly examining all aspects and conditions required for the negotiations, and official announcements will be made soon.
The informed source also advised media outlets to refrain from unnecessary speculation and the dissemination of news that lacks factual accuracy or certainty, given the sensitivity of the situation.
This response came after an Iranian news agency claimed that in the negotiations between Tehran and Washington, scheduled to take place on April 10 in Islamabad, Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf would lead the Iranian delegation.
According to this unconfirmed report, US Vice President James David Vance is also expected to lead the US delegation in the talks in Pakistan.
The US and the Israeli regime launched a large-scale unprovoked military campaign against Iran following the assassination of then Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei, along with several senior military commanders and civilians on February 28.
In retaliation, Iranian Armed Forces launched attacks on American and Israeli positions in the region, demonstrating their capability to strike back effectively. Despite initial expectations by the attackers of a swift victory, the Iranian response proved significantly more potent, inflicting heavy damage on US and Israeli military resources while rallying the nation's unity and resistance.
While the US president had issued an ultimatum, Pakistani mediation facilitated an agreement for a two-week ceasefire during which negotiations would take place in Islamabad. Iran has proposed a ten-point plan as the foundation for discussions, seeking terms such as the withdrawal of US forces from the region, lifting sanctions, and establishing control over the Strait of Hormuz.
The Supreme National Security Council of Iran emphasized on April 8 that the aggression led to a historic victory for Iran, compelling the US to accept negotiation terms, including a plan for guaranteed non-aggression and the cessation of hostilities.
Iran has stressed that the negotiations would not signify an end to the conflict but rather an extension of the battlefield into diplomatic efforts, with a clear stance of distrust towards the US.