Iran Media: Iranian Delegation Holds Meeting with Pakistan's Army Chief in Islamabad at Night
¬ The Iranian delegation is prepared for any scenario that may arise during the Iran-U.S. talks in Islamabad
¬ The U.S. Vice President has arrived in Islamabad and will hold talks with Iran
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According to Tasnim News Agency, the Iranian delegation arrived in Islamabad last night and held a meeting with Pakistan’s Army Chief, General Asim Munir, on the same evening.
It is reported that negotiations between the United States and the Iranian delegation are expected to take place in Islamabad on Saturday, mediated by Pakistan. Pakistan hopes these talks will help advance lasting peace in the Middle East. Previously, CNN reported that the negotiations were expected to combine direct dialogue with indirect mediation.
The report stated: "The Iranian delegation, led by Mohammad-Bagher Qalibaf and accompanied by Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, met with and negotiated with Pakistan’s Army Chief (General Asim Munir) upon their arrival in Islamabad last night."
During this meeting, the Iranian delegation expressed dissatisfaction with the U.S. failure to meet Iran’s proposed negotiation conditions, particularly regarding the ceasefire in Lebanon and the unfreezing of Iran’s overseas assets. Meanwhile, Iran maintains its previous arrangements concerning vessel passage through the Strait of Hormuz unchanged.
The Iranian delegation attending talks with the United States is led by Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad-Bagher Qalibaf. The delegation also includes Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, Secretary of the National Security Council Ali Akbar Ahmadiyan, and Governor of the Central Bank of Iran Abdolnasser Hemmati.
U.S. President Donald Trump announced early Wednesday morning that a two-week ceasefire agreement had been reached with Iran. Subsequently, Iran’s Supreme National Security Council stated that the U.S. had agreed to Iran’s ten-point proposal, and Tehran would soon hold negotiations with the U.S. in Islamabad.
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Sputnik News Agency, Tehran, April 11 — According to Iran Islamic Republic Broadcasting (IRIB), the Iranian delegation is fully prepared for any situation that might arise during the talks with the U.S. in Islamabad, including scenarios where no agreement is reached.
The U.S.-Iranian delegation talks are expected to be held in Islamabad on April 11, mediated by Pakistan, which hopes to achieve lasting peace in the Middle East. Earlier reports from CNN indicated that the talks would combine direct meetings with intermediated discussions.
The Iranian National Broadcasting Network reported in a statement: "The Iranian delegation is prepared for any eventuality—even if the talks yield no results."
Earlier media reports indicated that U.S. Vice President Vance had led a high-level American delegation to Islamabad, including U.S. Presidential Envoy Witkoff and Jared Kushner, son-in-law of President Trump.
U.S. President Donald Trump announced early Wednesday morning that a two-week ceasefire agreement had been reached with Iran. Subsequently, Iran’s Supreme National Security Council stated that the U.S. had accepted Iran’s ten-point proposal, and Tehran would soon hold negotiations with the U.S. in Islamabad.
However, Iran stated that Lebanon was part of the ceasefire agreement, and the truce had been violated due to Israel’s continued attacks on Lebanon. At the same time, Trump claimed that Lebanon was not included in this ceasefire agreement.
The Iranian Foreign Ministry stated that whether or not negotiations to end the conflict between the U.S. and Iran can proceed depends on compliance with ceasefire commitments across all fronts.
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On April 11 local time, U.S. Vice President Vance led a high-level American delegation to Islamabad to attend the "Islamabad Talks."
Pakistani Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Muhammad Ishaq Dar, Chief of the Army Staff and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General Syed Asim Munir, and Interior Minister Syed Mueen-ud-Din Raza Naqvi welcomed them at the airport.
At the welcome ceremony, the Pakistani Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister commended the U.S. commitment to achieving lasting peace and stability in the region and globally. He expressed hope for constructive engagement among all parties and reaffirmed Pakistan’s willingness to continue facilitating a durable and solid solution to the conflict.
It is reported that the U.S. delegation will also include U.S. Presidential Envoy Witkoff and Jared Kushner, son-in-law of President Trump.
U.S. President Donald Trump announced early Wednesday morning that a two-week ceasefire agreement had been reached with Iran. Subsequently, Iran’s Supreme National Security Council stated that the U.S. had accepted Iran’s ten-point proposal, and Tehran would soon hold negotiations with the U.S. in Islamabad.
However, Iran stated that Lebanon was part of the ceasefire agreement, and the truce had been violated due to Israel’s continued attacks on Lebanon. At the same time, Trump claimed that Lebanon was not included in this ceasefire agreement.
The Iranian Foreign Ministry stated that whether or not negotiations to end the conflict between the U.S. and Iran can proceed depends on compliance with ceasefire commitments across all fronts.
Source: sputniknews
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