[93770] Diplomatic tension: The Iranian delegation refused to be photographed with the American representatives at the talks

Diplomatic tension: Iran avoids a joint photo with the United States

In a diplomatically charged event that took place today, June 21, 2026, several Iranian news channels, including Tasnim, reported that the Iranian delegation refused to participate in the joint photo ceremony planned with the American delegation. According to the reports, the Iranian delegation also avoided a planned handshake.

Details of the event

According to a source close to the negotiating team cited in Akharin Khabar, the Iranian side took an unusual step: "The Iranian delegation did not appear at the ceremony, and consequently the live broadcast was moved and the ceremony took place without its presence." Only after the filming concluded did the Iranian representatives enter the discussion complex.

Delegations' demands

Sources identified with the Iranian establishment line, such as Khabar Fouri and Tehran Online, emphasize the decision as a principled position. On the other hand, reports indicate that the American delegation requested a five-minute break in advance to allow journalists to leave the room before the talks began, a step likely intended to prevent media friction.

Reports from external sources

Even news networks identified with critical positions toward Iran, such as Al Arabiya Farsi, confirmed the Iranian refusal to be photographed. Despite the differences in the editorial lines of the reporting channels – from Iranian state channels to Saudi media in Persian – all sources agree on the occurrence of the event and the conduct of the Iranian delegation.