Ghalibaf Steps Back From Leading Iran-US Talks: Guardian Says

The The Guardian, citing Israeli media, reported that Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf has withdrawn from overseeing negotiations with the United States.

Sources said his decision followed increased involvement by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, exposing growing internal divisions over how to manage talks with Washington.

The report added that Ghalibaf also stepped back from mediation efforts led by Pakistan, which has been facilitating indirect contacts between the two sides.

Tensions reportedly escalated after a proposal from Qatar aimed at reducing risks in the Strait of Hormuz. The plan proposed allowing 20 Iranian vessels to pass in exchange for similar access for ships from Gulf Arab states, according to sources familiar with the discussions.

The proposal was rejected by Iranian officials, including Abbas Araghchi, and Tehran has not officially commented on the reported withdrawal.

The reported move highlights longstanding tensions between Iran’s political leadership and military institutions over strategy toward the United States and regional diplomacy.

It comes amid a fragile ceasefire and continued US naval pressure in the Gulf, with negotiations remaining uncertain and shaped by competing internal priorities.

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