US delegation heads to Pakistan for Iran talks

An Iranian adviser says there is no intention to send a delegation to Pakistan for talks and that a public US declaration on lifting sanctions is a condition.

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Monday, 20 April 2026 at 18:33 UTC

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A member of Iran's negotiating delegation in Islamabad, MP Mahmoud Nabavian, has publicly criticized the diplomatic process with the United States. He stated that negotiating with the 'vile American regime' is a 'bitter reality' and that Iran is only participating due to pressure from Russia and China. In a new development, Mohammad Marandi, an adviser to Iran's negotiation team, has told Al Mayadeen that there was no intention to send an Iranian delegation to Pakistan for further talks. He added that one of Iran's conditions for attending is a public U.S. declaration on lifting sanctions.

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20 AprMiddle East Spectator — MES

An Iranian MP on the negotiating team has publicly denounced the talks, calling them harmful under current conditions.

20 AprFrente Militar y Geopolítico

Added direct quote from MP Mahmoud Nabavian criticizing negotiations as 'meaningless' and 'harmful' that embolden the enemy.

20 Apr@Osint613

Mohammad Marandi, an adviser to Iran's negotiation team, has told Al Mayadeen that there was no intention to send an Iranian delegation to Pakistan for further talks and that a public U.S. declaration on lifting sanctions is a condition.

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