According to a report by Sky News on Saturday, April 11, 2026, Iran’s First Vice President Mohammad Reza Aref has issued a pointed political message ahead of high-level negotiations with the United States, suggesting that a deal may only be possible if Washington aligns its approach with its own “America First” doctrine.
Aref made the remarks on social media as diplomatic delegations arrived in Islamabad for the ongoing talks aimed at ending the Iran-related conflict and stabilizing a fragile ceasefire arrangement. The discussions are being mediated by Pakistan and involve senior officials from both sides.
In his post, Aref argued that progress in the negotiations would depend on whether US representatives act in line with American national interests as defined under the policy slogan associated with US President Donald Trump. He suggested that if Washington pursued what he described as “America First” priorities, a deal could be achievable.
However, he warned that negotiations would fail if influenced by competing geopolitical loyalties. “There will be no agreement if we face representatives of ‘Israel First’,” he said, framing the talks in sharply adversarial terms.
Aref further cautioned that failure to reach a diplomatic settlement could carry significant consequences for the wider region. He warned that if negotiations collapse and hostilities resume, both the United States and Israel would bear “greater costs,” underscoring Iran’s position that escalation would be counterproductive for all parties involved.
The talks follow weeks of violence across the Middle East, which has already destabilized regional security and disrupted global energy and shipping routes.
Recent reporting indicates that both sides remain deeply distrustful, with Washington insisting on verifiable commitments from Tehran while Iran demands sanctions relief and security guarantees……See More
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