Iranian media releases composition of Iranian negotiating delegation

The Iranian delegation, scheduled to negotiate with the United States that day, consisted of 71 people, including the main negotiating team, expert team, media representatives, and protocol and security personnel. The report stated that the Iranian delegation was led by Iranian Parliament Speaker Qassem Ghalibaf, and included Foreign Minister Araghchi, Central Bank Governor Abdulnasser Hemmati, and Defense Council Secretary Ali Akbar Ahmadian. The report also noted that Deputy Foreign Minister Gharibabadi, Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Baghae, Deputy Director of Foreign Policy Ali Bagheri Qani of the Supreme National Security Council Secretariat, Member of Parliament Saeed Mahmoud Nabawiyan, Speaker's Assistant for International Affairs Abufazl Amoui, and Speaker's Strategic Advisor Mehdi Mohammadi were also on the delegation. The report further stated that the US delegation numbered 300, a significant portion of whom were part of the security, guard, and protocol teams. (Xinhua)