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Divisions Emerge in Iran Ahead of US Talks

4/11/2026

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Iranian officials are divided over the negotiating team for upcoming US-Iran talks.
IRGC Commander Ahmad Vahidi seeks to limit Abbas Araghchi and Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf.
Vahidi seeks to add Mohammad Bagheer Zolghadr, deemed inexperienced by the team.
IRGC says the delegation must not negotiate Iran’s missile program.
U.S. President Donald Trump criticized Iran's handling of Strait of Hormuz and set guidelines for talks with JD Vance before Pakistan trip.

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Story summary

Iranian officials are divided over the negotiating team for upcoming US-Iran talks.
IRGC Commander Ahmad Vahidi seeks to limit Abbas Araghchi and Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf.
Vahidi seeks to add Mohammad Bagheer Zolghadr, deemed inexperienced by the team.
IRGC says the delegation must not negotiate Iran’s missile program.
U.S. President Donald Trump criticized Iran's handling of Strait of Hormuz and set guidelines for talks with JD Vance before Pakistan trip.