Iranian FM Abbas Araghchi lands in Pakistan for talks on ceasefire with US

The visit aims to hold bilateral discussions and review the current regional situation.

Iranian foreign minister Abbas Araghchi arrived in Islamabad on Friday night as expectations grow for renewed talks between Iran and the United States to end the Middle East conflict.

During his visit, Araghchi is scheduled to meet Shehbaz Sharif and Ishaq Dar. Earlier, Iranian state media reported that he would begin a three-country tour including Islamabad, Muscat, and Moscow.

According to the state news agency IRNA, the visit aims to hold bilateral discussions and review the current regional situation, including the ongoing war involving Iran, the United States, and Israel.

Meanwhile, the White House announced that US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner will arrive in Pakistan today for another round of talks with Iran to help end the conflict.

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt confirmed that the envoys would travel to Pakistan to continue discussions. She also said that additional US officials remain ready to travel if needed.

Sources added that a US logistics and security team is already present in the capital ahead of the expected second round of peace talks, which comes after key efforts by Pakistan’s mediation team.