Iran's Deputy FM Claims Tehran Has 'Upper Hand' in Nuclear/Ceasefire Talks with US

Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister stated on April 11, 2026 that Tehran holds the 'upper hand' in ongoing nuclear and ceasefire negotiations with the United States, signaling Iran's confidence in its negotiating position as talks in Islamabad continue. The statement reflects Iranian domestic messaging about the diplomatic track while US negotiators press ahead in Pakistan. The declaration of an advantageous position could complicate talks if Washington interprets it as bad-faith posturing.