Ghalibaf: Khamenei Prohibited Discussing Nuclear File in Islamabad Talks

Negotiation team leader Mohammad Baqer Ghalibaf revealed in May 2026 that Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei ordered the exclusion of the nuclear file from talks. In Spring 2026, he clarified that the delegation was prohibited by sovereign decree from engaging in specialized nuclear discussions with the U.S. side. May 2026 reports confirmed Ghalibaf excluded the Atomic Energy Organization chief from the team to ensure strict compliance. Tehran emphasized in 2026 that Hezbollah and the Lebanon ceasefire remained non-negotiable core conditions.