Iranian FM Araghchi calls on Field Marshal Munir to restart US-Iran peace talks

Iranian Foreign Ministry says Araghchi's visit will focus on discussing regional developments and exploring opportunities for peace and stability in region

ISLAMABAD: (UrduPoint/UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News-April 25th, 2026) Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi met with Pakistan's Chief of Army Staff, Field Marshal Asim Munir, in Islamabad on Saturday, as diplomatic efforts to revive talks between Iran and the United States continue, aiming to resolve the ongoing middle East conflict.

Pakistan’s National Security Adviser, Asim Malik, and Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi also attended the meeting. Alongside Araghchi, Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi, Iran's Ambassador to Pakistan Reza Amiri-Moghaddam, and Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei were part of the Iranian delegation.

During his visit, FM Araghchi is scheduled to meet with Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar. The Iranian delegation arrived in Islamabad on Friday night and was welcomed by DPM Dar, Field Marshal Munir, and other senior Pakistani officials.

The Iranian Foreign Ministry stated that Araghchi's visit will focus on discussing regional developments and exploring opportunities for peace and stability in the region.
According to Iranian state media, Araghchi is currently on a multi-nation tour, which includes stops in Islamabad, Muscat, and Moscow. The Primary aim of his trip is to engage in bilateral talks and review the ongoing situation in the region, particularly addressing the conflict with the United States and Israel.

In parallel, US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner are expected to visit Pakistan on Saturday for further discussions aimed at bringing an end to the Middle East war, as confirmed by White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt.

Leavitt stated that both Witkoff and Kushner would leave for Pakistan the following morning to engage in the new round of peace negotiations. While US officials remain on standby, the presence of a logistics and security team in Islamabad hints at preparations for the talks, which are part of the broader efforts facilitated by Pakistan's diplomatic team.

The conflict, which escalated on February 28 with a surprise attack by the US and Israel on Iran, has seen significant developments, including a ceasefire brokered by Pakistan on April 8 and a subsequent 21-hour round of talks in Islamabad earlier this month. This marked the first direct engagement between US and Iranian officials in over a decade, following the 1979 Islamic Revolution in Iran.
The last round of talks, led by US Vice President JD Vance and Iranian speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, addressed several critical issues, such as the situation in the Strait of Hormuz, Iran's nuclear program, and the international sanctions imposed on Tehran.

As the second round of talks approaches, uncertainty surrounds the situation in the Strait of Hormuz, where both sides have yet to agree on measures to ease tensions. Following the US and Israeli attacks on Iran in late February, Tehran closed the strategic waterway, leading to strikes against US and Israeli military bases throughout the Middle East.

In response, US President Donald Trump imposed a naval blockade on Iranian ports, prompting Tehran to briefly reopen the strait on April 17 in accordance with a ceasefire between Lebanon and Israel. However, Iran closed it again the following day, citing the US blockade of Iranian maritime trade, which it views as an act of war.

Despite the hostilities, Pakistan has remained active in facilitating dialogue, securing an extension of the ceasefire on April 22, and encouraging both parties to continue discussions. President Trump, in a statement posted on Truth Social, confirmed that he was acting at Pakistan's request to hold off on further military action until Iran could present a unified proposal for peace talks.