Dubai, UAE – Iran’s ambassador to Pakistan, Reza Amiri-Moghaddam, appears to have deleted a post he published on the X platform. In the post, he announced that an Iranian delegation would arrive in Islamabad on Thursday evening, ahead of talks with the United States over the weekend.
The post, before its deletion, noted that the Iranian delegation was heading to the Pakistani capital “despite the skepticism of Iranian public opinion due to the repeated violations of the ceasefire by the Israeli regime, aimed at sabotaging the diplomatic initiative.” This reflects the tense atmosphere preceding these negotiations.
The Iranian embassy in Pakistan did not immediately respond to a request for comment regarding the deletion of the post or details of the anticipated visit.
In a related development, the White House confirmed on Thursday that US Vice President J.D. Vance will lead a US delegation to Islamabad on Saturday. The delegation will participate in the first round of peace talks, a move reflecting a diplomatic effort to de-escalate tensions in the region.
These talks come at a time when regional conditions remain highly sensitive. The Strait of Hormuz remains largely closed, and Israel has continued its attacks on Lebanon. This further complicates any ongoing political efforts.
Iranian officials have described the Israeli strikes as a violation of the ceasefire agreement. They believe that the continuation of these operations undermines the prospects for success in the diplomatic process.
According to the original statement issued by the Iranian ambassador, the delegation was arriving in Islamabad “at the invitation of Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif, to conduct serious talks based on ten points proposed by Iran.” This suggests that Tehran was seeking to demonstrate a clear negotiating framework before the meetings began.
The subsequent deletion of the statement reflects the cautious approach surrounding the political maneuvers related to these talks. This comes amidst regional and international monitoring of developments and anticipation of the outcome of the first round of negotiations between the two sides.
