A senior Iranian parliamentary official has stated that Iran does not consider its delegation in Pakistan to be a formal negotiating team, but rather part of a broader strategic effort.
Hamidreza Hajibabaei, deputy speaker of parliament, said the individuals sent to Pakistan are engaged in what he described as “soft war” and diplomatic confrontation, rather than traditional negotiations.
He emphasized that, from Iran’s perspective, the objective is not compromise but achieving what he called the submission of the United States in international forums.
Hajibabai further stated that “our negotiation is our war,” framing diplomacy as an extension of conflict.
The remarks come as talks between Iranian and US representatives continue in Islamabad, highlighting a contrast between ongoing dialogue and hardline messaging.
Observers note that such statements may reflect internal political positioning as well as strategic signaling to both domestic and international audiences.
Angle Analysis:
The rhetoric suggests a dual-track approach, where active diplomatic engagement is accompanied by confrontational messaging—raising questions about the true intent and flexibility of the negotiation process.
