OP-ED: What the Islamabad collapse tells us about Iran's real intentions
Avideh Motmaen-Far writes, "The 21-hour marathon in Pakistan ended without a deal — and that tells us everything we need to know about the Islamic Republic of Iran."
By: Avideh Motmaen-Far
Avideh Motmaen-Far is the President of the Council of Iranian Canadians and writes on U.S. foreign policy and Middle East security. Analysis reflects events as of April 12, 2026.
When Vice President JD Vance flew to Islamabad this week alongside Special Envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, the Trump administration…
