00:20A political shakeup inside Iran's negotiating team is once again being presented online
00:26as a fresh, breaking development, but the timeline tells a very different story.
00:32Reports indicate that Mohammed Bakir Galibaf, Iran's parliament speaker and a senior conservative figure,
00:39had already stepped back from his role leading Iran-U.S. negotiations weeks ago
00:44during earlier diplomatic talks held in Islamabad, Pakistan.
00:49This change is linked to internal power struggles within Tehran's political and security establishment
00:55during the 2025-2026 Iran-U.S. negotiations.
01:01At the center of the dispute were disagreements over the direction of talks,
01:05especially whether sensitive issues like Iran's nuclear program
01:09should be fully included in discussions with Washington.
01:13According to multiple regional reports,
01:16hardline factions within Iran's establishment pushed back strongly,
01:20accusing Galibaf of being too flexible or misaligned with their negotiating approach.
01:26Others, however, argued he was attempting to manage negotiations
01:30in a more structured diplomatic framework amid rising regional tensions.
01:35As internal disagreements intensified,
01:38his role as lead negotiator was effectively reduced,
01:41with alternative hardline figures reportedly being considered for the position.
01:46However, there is no confirmed recent or new dismissal.
01:51What is being circulated now reflects earlier developments from late April 2026,
01:57not a fresh official announcement.
01:59At the time, the talks themselves were already under strain,
02:03shaped by ongoing conflict dynamics between Iran, the United States,
02:08and regional actors following military escalations and ceasefire attempts.
02:14Despite speculation about potential diplomatic breakthroughs,
02:18no final agreement emerged,
02:20and negotiations remained fragmented and politically sensitive.
02:24Independent analysis suggests these developments reflect internal divisions within Iran's leadership,
02:31rather than a sudden policy shift.
02:33And as of now, there is no verified indication of a new leadership change in Iran's negotiating team.
02:40The situation remains fluid, but the core fact is clear.
02:45This is not a new announcement,
02:46but a continuation of earlier internal political realignments within Iran's negotiation structure.
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