A correspondent reporting live from Islamabad on Iranian state-run channel IRINN has cautioned that the ceasefire talks could still be cancelled if Tehran’s preconditions are not fulfilled, BBC reports.
She noted that withdrawing from negotiations that fail to respect Iran’s “interests, demands and red lines” could itself be framed as an “achievement” under what officials describe as “assertive diplomacy.”
Earlier in the day, the correspondent said the Iranian delegation was expected to meet Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif first, with further details – including the timing of any talks with the US delegation – to follow. That meeting with Sharif has since taken place.
State television continues to emphasise Iran’s conditions and red lines, highlighting a deep lack of trust in the United States. Reports argue that Tehran holds the upper hand and could proceed without negotiations if its demands are not met.
