The New York Times: Tehran delegation given full authority in Islamabad to make final decisions
The New York Times reported that the Iranian negotiating team in Islamabad has full authority to make final decisions on any deal with Washington without returning to Tehran for consultation.
The New York Times quoted three Iranian officials as saying, “The Iranian team has full authority to make decisions in Pakistan and isn’t obligated to consult with Tehran, given the sensitivity of the talks.”
According to the sources, Iranian Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has given Qalibaf the right to accept or reject the agreement.
Reuters had previously reported that Iranian officials had arrived in Islamabad ahead of the start of talks with the United States.
According to Iranian media, the delegation is headed by Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad-Bagher Ghalibaf, and includes Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, National Security Council Chairman Ali Akbar Ahmadian, Central Bank Governor Abdolnaser Hemmati, and a number of MPs.
Negotiations between US and Iranian delegations are expected to take place in Islamabad on Saturday, mediated by Pakistan, in hopes of achieving lasting peace in the Middle East.
