Dozens protested Saturday outside a foreign ministry office in Mashhad, Iran, expressing opposition to diplomat Abbas Araghchi after he discussed a proposed peace deal involving the US and Pakistan in a televised interview. In a video shared by Fars news agency, women in black chadors chanted slogans against Araghchi while waving red and black flags. Hardline Iranian figures argue the deal is seen as harming Iran’s interests and reducing its strategic position, particularly regarding the Strait of Hormuz. According to Al Arabiya, Araghchi said the deal on the table called for the lifting of the US naval blockade on Iranian ports. Al Arabiya also reported that hardline figures accuse Iranian negotiators of having made too many concessions to secure the deal. WIONews.com reported that hardline groups in Iran doubt the agreement and oppose direct engagement with Washington.