Islamabad: Iran’s foreign minister Abbas Araghchi, arrived in Islamabad on Friday alongside a senior delegation, marking a renewed diplomatic effort to revive stalled negotiations between Iran and the United States.
The visit underscores Pakistan’s emerging role as a potential intermediary in easing tensions and facilitating dialogue between the two long-time adversaries. Diplomatic sources indicate that US envoys are also expected to travel to Islamabad, raising prospects for indirect or mediated talks aimed at breaking the current deadlock.
During his visit, Araghchi is scheduled to hold high-level meetings with Shehbaz Sharif, Pakistan’s prime minister, as well as Syed Asim Munir, the country’s army chief. These discussions are likely to focus on regional stability, bilateral ties, and pathways to restart negotiations between Tehran and Washington.
Pakistan’s foreign minister, Ishaq Dar, confirmed the Iranian delegation’s arrival in a post on X, where he was seen welcoming Araghchi alongside senior officials, including Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi.
The diplomatic activity signals cautious optimism that backchannel efforts, potentially facilitated by Islamabad, could help bridge differences and bring both sides back to the negotiating table after months of stalled progress.