In Brief…
- Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi arrived in Islamabad on Friday, according to Pakistani media. Iranian state media say no US talks are on his agenda, but CNN reports that US negotiators are heading to Islamabad for talks with him.
- Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf stepped down as head of Iran’s negotiating team amid internal disputes, with Saeed Jalili seen as a possible replacement and Araghchi seeking control of the talks, informed sources told Iran International.
- US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth said at a Pentagon briefing that Iran has “an important choice” to make a “good deal” if it abandons its nuclear programme in verifiable ways.
This is a developing story that HO1 will continue to monitor.
Check back for updates.
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