Senior Iranian officials dispute composition of US negotiation team in Islamabad, highlighting internal power struggle.
IRGC commander‑in‑chief Ahmad Vahidi seeks to limit authority of Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf and Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi.
Vahidi pushes inclusion of Supreme National Security Council secretary Mohammad Bagher Zolghadr, despite opposition over his lack of strategic negotiation experience.
Vahidi and IRGC Aerospace Force commander stress delegation must avoid any talks on Iran’s missile programme.