Iranian VP: Outcome of Islamabad talks depends on US delegation’s policies

Iran’s Vice President Mohammad Reza Aref has commented on the prospects of negotiations in Islamabad, suggesting that the outcome would depend on the composition of the U.S. delegation.

“If we negotiate in Islamabad with representatives of 'America First,' an agreement beneficial to both sides and the world is probable. However, if we face representatives of 'Israel First,' there will be no deal; we will inevitably continue our defense even more vigorously than before, and the world will face greater costs,” Aref wrote on X, Caliber.Az reports.

If we negotiate in Islamabad with representatives of 'America First,' an agreement beneficial to both sides and the world is probable. However, if we face representatives of 'Israel First,' there will be no deal; we will inevitably continue our defense even more vigorously than…

— Aref| First VP Iran (@fvpresidentiran) April 11, 2026

The remarks come ahead of planned talks between Iranian and U.S. representatives in Islamabad aimed at addressing ongoing tensions between the two countries.

By Sabina Mammadli