An advisor to Iran's negotiating team has publicly told US Vice President JD Vance not to travel to Islamabad for planned peace talks.
The New York Times reports that two U.S. officials confirm Vance's expected departure for Islamabad on Tuesday.
An Iranian advisor, Seyed Mohammad Marandi, publicly advised VP Vance not to travel, citing 'delusional and unrealistic demands' and the blockade as reasons Tehran will not negotiate.
The advisor, Seyed Mohammad Marandi, explicitly referenced the 'continued naval blockade' as a reason Tehran is unwilling to negotiate.
The message includes a direct quote from Professor Seyed Mohammad Marandi advising Vance to 'unpack his suitcases'.
