02.05.2026 04:40
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has arrived in Islamabad, the capital of Pakistan, for peace talks with the United States. As meetings between Pakistani officials and Araghchi begin, Al-Arabiya claimed that the Hormuz Strait crisis will be addressed and that the issue will be resolved shortly.
According to Iran's semi-official Tasnim News Agency, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has arrived in Islamabad, the capital of Pakistan. A statement from Pakistani sources said Araghchi was welcomed by Pakistani Foreign Minister Muhammad Ishaq Dar, Chief of Army Staff Marshal Asim Munir, and other officials. During his visit, Araghchi is expected to meet with Pakistani Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif and Chief of Army Staff Munir.
"HORMUZ CRISIS EXPECTED TO BE RESOLVED"
Araghchi, who has begun initial meetings with senior Pakistani officials, has on his agenda diplomatic steps to reduce regional tensions and possible compromise terms planned to be reached with the Washington administration.
It was reported that the crisis in the Strait of Hormuz, a key point of global energy trade, was discussed during the talks. According to Al-Arabiya, it was claimed that an agreement on navigation security in the strait is close and the crisis is expected to be resolved within a short time.
WHITE HOUSE: IRAN WANTED DIRECT TALKS
Meanwhile, the White House announced that the request for direct talks in Pakistan came from Tehran and that the parties will meet face-to-face tomorrow. The US side confirmed that a high-level delegation will be sent to Islamabad for this meeting, emphasizing that they are seeking a diplomatic solution.
IRAN: NO PLAN FOR DIRECT TALKS YET
However, the Iranian administration quickly denied the White House's claims, stating that there is no planned new round of negotiations with the US. In an official statement, the request for direct talks was rejected, while uncertainty between the parties remained. Whether this meeting, expected to take place under Pakistan's mediation, will actually happen tomorrow is being closely monitored by diplomatic sources in the region.
TRUMP: IRAN PLANS TO MAKE AN OFFER
US President Trump also made a statement. Trump said, "Iran plans to make an offer aimed at resolving US demands. Iran wants to talk to us and see if a deal can be reached."
US DELEGATION GOING TO ISLAMABAD
US President Donald Trump decided to send a negotiation delegation to Islamabad. The delegation going to Pakistan includes Trump's son-in-law Kushner and Special Envoy Steve Witkoff.
ARAGHCHI'S PAKISTAN DECISION
A surprise decision also came from Iran. Iranian Foreign Minister Araghchi announced that he would go to Pakistan.
In the process that began with the US-Israel attacks on Iran on February 28, a temporary two-week ceasefire was reached on April 8. After the ceasefire, talks held in Pakistan on April 11 lasted about 21 hours, but no agreement was reached between the parties.
DISAGREEMENTS CONTINUE
Efforts for a second round of talks under Pakistan's mediation also remained inconclusive. Disagreements on various issues, especially the US naval blockade of Iran, made it difficult for the process to progress.
CONTACT ESTABLISHED FOR NEW ROUND
According to Iranian state television, Araghchi spoke on the phone with Pakistani Chief of Army Staff Marshal Munir and Foreign Minister Dar. Regional developments and the ceasefire process were discussed in the talks.
ISLAMABAD KEPT READY FOR POSSIBLE NEGOTIATIONS
Meanwhile, Pakistan's capital Islamabad is being kept ready for possible new talks between the US and Iran. However, the parties have not yet confirmed that they will participate in the second round of negotiations. As the sixth day with main roads closed in Islamabad begins, no statement has been made about when the restrictions will be lifted. While heavy-tonnage vehicles are not allowed to enter the city, reports that this situation is slowing down fresh food shipments and causing disruptions in the supply chain have been on the agenda of Western media.