Iranian foreign minister on tour to “coordinate” with partners in Pakistan, Oman and Russia
Iran has denied that Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi’s visit to Islamabad will include new talks with Washington, dismissing reports that President Donald Trump is sending envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner to Pakistan to restart talks.
Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmail Baqai Said In a post on X early Saturday “No meeting is planned between Iran and America” Pakistan will be apprised of Tehran’s views during the visit.
Araghchi himself said that he was going on a trip “Visit on time” In order of Islamabad, Muscat and Moscow “Coordinate closely” Consultations with partners on bilateral issues and regional development. Iranian state media said the three-phase visit is part of Tehran’s ongoing diplomatic effort to end US-Israeli aggression.
Leaving on a timely tour of Islamabad, Muscat and Moscow. The purpose of my visits is to coordinate closely with our partners on bilateral matters and consult on regional developments. Our neighbors are our priority.
– Syed Abbas Araghchi (@araghchi) 24 April 2026
The denial came as the White House announced that Trump’s envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner would travel to Islamabad for a new round of talks, while Vice President JD Vance would remain there. “to support” And he may still be sent if negotiations make sufficient progress to justify his involvement.
While Tehran has stressed that there are no new US talks on the agenda of the visit, the AP reported that the parties may hold indirect discussions through Pakistani mediation rather than direct face-to-face talks.
Washington earlier this week indefinitely extended the ceasefire with Iran “Integrated” Tehran’s proposal to maintain the US blockade of Iranian ports. The standoff around the Strait of Hormuz has roiled global markets, sending Brent crude above $100 a barrel, while Trump has made clear there is no definite timeline for ending the war.
The US President further increased the threat by saying that he had ordered the US Navy to do so “Shoot and kill” Any Iranian boats are reportedly laying mines in the waterways. Tehran considers the blockade a direct violation of the ceasefire and has argued that any negotiations are futile as long as it remains in place.
Tehran’s ambassador to Moscow, Kazem Jalali, told RT that Iran does not want war but is ready to respond, and stressed that the country would be open to diplomacy if Washington would abandon its bullying. Iranian officials, including Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, have previously accused the US of trying to divert talks “A Table of Dedication” After failing to achieve victory on the battlefield.
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