Iranian Foreign Minister to Visit Pakistan... Hopes Rise for Resumption of U.S.-Iran Talks
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- 2026-04-25 00:24:02
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- 2026-04-25 00:24:02
According to Reuters and other major foreign media outlets on the 24th local time, Abbas Araghchi is expected to visit Islamabad, Pakistan, on that day. Islamabad was the venue for the first round of peace talks between the United States and Iran earlier this month.
Pakistani government officials believe the visit could signal a resumption of talks with the United States. In particular, reports that the U.S. logistics and security team has already been deployed locally have fueled speculation that preparations for negotiations are under way. Washington has not yet issued an official statement.
Iranian media outlets, including IRNA, also confirmed Araghchi's visit to Pakistan, but did not mention the possibility of a second round of talks with the United States.
IRNA reported in general terms that "Minister Araghchi will begin a tour of Islamabad, Muscat, Oman, and Moscow, Russia, on the evening of the 24th," adding that "the trip is intended to discuss bilateral cooperation, regional issues, and the latest developments in the war triggered by the United States and the State of Israel." No detailed schedule was disclosed.
The two sides had initially planned to hold a second round of talks earlier this week, but the meeting ultimately fell through. Iran said it was not ready to attend, and the U.S. delegation led by Vice President JD Vance did not depart Washington, D.C.
Afterward, President Donald John Trump extended the ceasefire to buy time and keep the door open for renewed negotiations. The U.S. Department of Defense also said that "Iran has an opportunity to make a good deal," stopping short of closing off the possibility of talks entirely.
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pride@fnnews.com Reporter Lee Byung-chul Reporter