Iranian academic Mohammad Marandi, widely regarded as an informal conduit for Tehran's strategic messaging, has publicly advised JD Vance not to travel to Pakistan for negotiations, saying that 'with the current delusional and unrealistic demands and the continued naval blockade, no one in Tehran is willing to negotiate with him.' The remarks were posted on X as Vance weighs a potential trip to Islamabad aimed at reviving stalled Iran war talks.
Despite the public hostility, Reuters reported that Tehran is 'positively reviewing' participation in another round of talks, potentially led by parliamentary speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, emphasising the dual-track nature of Iran's current diplomatic posture.
