Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi arrived in Islamabad on Friday. The United States confirmed its envoys will travel to Pakistan for new talks aimed at ending conflict.
Araghchi is expected to hold key meetings with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar during his visit. Officials say this could pave the way for a second round of negotiations between Tehran and Washington.
US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff and adviser Jared Kushner will depart for Pakistan on Saturday, according to White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt. She said Iran had requested the in-person meeting following calls by President Donald Trump for dialogue. “We’re hopeful that it will be a productive conversation and move the process forward towards a deal,” she added.
An American logistics and security team is already present in Islamabad, signalling preparations for high-level engagement. Araghchi’s visit includes stops in Islamabad, Muscat, and Moscow, with state media confirming the purpose of this visit is to hold bilateral consultations and discuss current developments in the region, including the latest situation in the war imposed by the United States and Israel against Iran.
Pakistan’s Foreign Office said Dar underscored the importance of sustained dialogue to resolve outstanding issues, while Araghchi praised Islamabad’s “constructive facilitation role” in ongoing diplomatic efforts. The renewed diplomatic activity comes amid heightened tensions in the Middle East and lingering uncertainty over the fragile ceasefire, with Pakistan emerging as a key intermediary in efforts to bring both sides back to the negotiating table.