Tehran-Web Desk : Iran’s Vice President Mohammad Reza Aref has said that any agreement in ongoing diplomatic talks would depend on the composition of the negotiating side, warning that no deal would be possible under certain conditions.
Speaking in remarks carried by Iranian media, Aref said that Iran’s negotiating team has full national backing and should be supported “with complete authority and responsibility” as it engages in sensitive discussions with the United States in Islamabad.
He stated that Iran’s leadership stands behind its delegation in the same way it supported the armed forces during conflict, emphasizing unity between political and military institutions during a critical diplomatic phase.
Aref added that a workable agreement could be achieved if talks are conducted with what he referred to as “America First” representatives, suggesting that constructive engagement could benefit all sides and the wider international community.
However, he warned that if Iran is faced with representatives aligned with what he described as an “Israel First” approach, no agreement would be possible. He said Iran would continue to defend its interests “more strongly than before” under such circumstances.
The remarks come amid high-level Iran–US discussions hosted in Islamabad, where both sides are reportedly seeking pathways toward de-escalation and a possible framework for a broader understanding on regional security and nuclear concerns.
Officials from neither side immediately issued a formal response to the statement.
