Iran turmoil erupts: Ultra-hardliner who mocked Trump poised to take over nuclear talks

Further signs of turmoil are emerging in Iran's U.S. negotiating team as hardliner Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf looks set to be replaced by a veteran conservative known for rejecting nuclear concessions, according to reports.

President Donald Trump had called off plans for U.S. envoys to travel to Pakistan for peace talks with Iran on April 25.

Safavi said, "The increased visibility of latent divisions stems from recurring nationwide uprisings, deep economic crises and the pressures of war, all of which have intensified internal feuding.

Araghchi is in Islamabad, Pakistan, after returning from a short trip to Muscat, Oman, where he is holding high-level diplomatic talks on the conflict. Reports indicate Araghchi will travel to Moscow.

Jalili's potential appointment, however, signals a hardening of Iran's stance, with more emphasis on resistance over compromise.

During Hassan Rouhani's presidency, Jalili also established a "shadow government" to counter the administration's policies, especially the nuclear deal.

On April 7, he wrote on X: "Yes - 'infrastructure' is on the verge of collapse; the infrastructure of domination and the American order. And after that, a better foundation will be built."

A day earlier, he posted: "'Shut up' is not the appropriate response to Trump's ramblings; let him speak more. Nothing is more effective in laying bare the true nature of the United States than Trump's outbursts."