24.04.2026 23:10
At a time when tensions in the Middle East are at their peak, Iran is intensifying its diplomatic engagements. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi arrived in Pakistan, the first stop of his critical diplomatic tour aimed at de-escalating regional tensions and strengthening strategic coordination. Araghchi, who was received with an official ceremony in the capital Islamabad, holds this visit as highly significant not only for bilateral relations but also for the course of the escalating crisis in the Iran-US-Israel triangle.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi arrived in Islamabad, the capital of Pakistan, as part of a diplomatic tour covering Pakistan, Oman, and Russia.
Araghchi was officially welcomed at the airport by Pakistani officials.
FIRST STOP: PAKISTAN
During the first leg of his visit in Islamabad, Araghchi is expected to meet with senior Pakistani officials.
HEAVY AGENDA
Araghchi is expected to meet with senior Pakistani officials during the visit to strengthen bilateral coordination and discuss regional developments.
The main agenda item of the visit will be the ongoing tension in the Middle East among Iran, the US, and Israel.
Meanwhile, Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Ismail Baghaei stated that Araghchi's visit to Pakistan, Oman, and Russia will include an assessment of efforts to end the war imposed on Iran by the US and Israel.
The news that US and Iranian delegations will go to Pakistan for critical talks has made headlines worldwide amid conflicting statements from Washington and Tehran.
WHITE HOUSE: IRAN REQUESTED DIRECT TALKS
The White House announced that the request for direct talks came from Tehran and that the parties will meet face to face tomorrow. The US side confirmed that a senior delegation will be sent to Islamabad for these talks, emphasizing their pursuit of a diplomatic solution.
IRAN: NO PLAN FOR DIRECT TALKS YET
While Iranian and US delegations have decided to go to Pakistan, the White House stated that a request for direct talks came from Tehran and that the parties will meet in person tomorrow.
However, the Iranian administration quickly denied the White House's claims, stating that there is no scheduled new round of negotiations with the US. In an official statement, the request for direct talks was rejected, maintaining uncertainty between the parties. Diplomatic sources in the region are closely monitoring whether this meeting, expected to take place under Pakistan's mediation, will actually occur tomorrow.
US DELEGATION GOING TO ISLAMABAD
US President Donald Trump decided to send the negotiating delegation to Islamabad. The delegation heading to Pakistan includes Trump's son-in-law Kushner and Special Envoy Steve Witkoff.