Ghalibaf Slams US Tactics as Iranian Delegation Departs Islamabad in Mourning
ISLAMABAD (Sial News) – In a dramatic and emotionally charged exit, the Iranian delegation led by Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf has departed from Pakistan, marking a total collapse of the high-stakes peace talks with U.S. Vice President JD Vance.
The departure was marked by a somber atmosphere, as the Iranian officials many dressed in black carried symbolic reminders of recent losses, signaling that the rift between Washington and Tehran has reached a dangerous new low.
“Bullying Tactics”: Ghalibaf Rejects U.S. Demands
Shortly before boarding his flight, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf issued a stinging rebuke of the American negotiation style. Speaking to the press, he accused the U.S. delegation of attempting to “coerce” Iran into a one-sided agreement.
“The United States did not come to Islamabad for peace; they came to bully,” Ghalibaf stated. “They demand absolute surrender while holding our economy hostage. We will not sign a deal that ignores the blood of our martyrs or the rights of our people.”
A Delegation in Mourning: The Symbolic Protest
The most striking visual from the summit’s end was the Iranian delegation’s attire and the items they brought to the final session. In a move that has already gone viral on social media, several Iranian officials carried backpacks and personal belongings of children killed in recent regional strikes.
“This was a message to the world,” said a political analyst present in Islamabad. “The Iranian delegation wanted to show that they are not just negotiating numbers; they are negotiating the survival of their nation. Departing in mourning clothes is a clear sign that they view these talks not as a failure of diplomacy, but as a continuation of conflict.”
Why the Talks Collapsed
According to sources inside the Serena Hotel summit, the “Bullying” tactics Ghalibaf referred to included:
- Nuclear Ultimatums: A “take it or leave it” demand by JD Vance for the total dismantling of Iranian nuclear research.
- Strait of Hormuz Control: U.S. insistence on permanent naval monitoring in the Gulf.
- Refusal of Compensation: Washington’s firm refusal to pay reparations for frozen assets or war damages.
JD Vance Leaves Without a Handshake
The tension was palpable as the American delegation, led by Vice President JD Vance, left the venue shortly before the Iranians. There was reportedly no final handshake between Vance and Ghalibaf. Vance later characterized the Iranian stance as “unrealistic,” stating that the U.S. would not be “blackmailed” into lifting sanctions without verifiable disarmament.
Global Impact: Oil Markets and Regional Security
As the news of the “Mourning Departure” hit global markets, Brent crude oil prices began to climb. With the current ceasefire set to expire on April 22, 2026, and the U.S. Navy actively clearing mines in the Strait of Hormuz, the failure of the Islamabad summit has put the world on a “War Watch.”
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