A senior Iranian official has claimed that the country’s negotiation team faced a security threat while travelling to Islamabad for peace talks last week.
Professor Mohammad Marandi, a member of the Iranian delegation that visited Pakistan, said the team received warnings about a possible attack on their aircraft. He stated that this forced them to divert the plane to Mashhad before continuing the journey by train, bus, and car.
According to Marandi, the delegation received direct threats while en route to the Pakistani capital, prompting a change in their return plan. He said the team eventually returned to Iran via an alternative route, though he did not specify the source of the alleged threat.
Marandi added that despite the situation, the delegation remained committed to returning home and did not extend their stay in Pakistan.
Meanwhile, reports from Iran also pointed to tense discussions during the talks with the US, with sharp exchanges over key issues. A security source described the negotiations as uneven, with moments of disruption and heated debate.
The talks reportedly came close to an agreement several times but ultimately collapsed over major disagreements, including Iran’s nuclear programme and the Strait of Hormuz.
