Islamabad, April 24, 2026 — Abbas Araghchi, the Foreign Minister of Iran, is expected to arrive in Islamabad on Friday night as part of a regional diplomatic tour, according to sources.
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The visit comes as Pakistan prepares for a potential second round of negotiations between United States and Iran. However, it remains unclear whether Araghchi will meet any US officials during his stay to discuss ongoing tensions in the Middle East.
Iranian state media reported that Araghchi’s trip includes stops in Islamabad, Muscat, and Moscow. The purpose of the visit is to hold bilateral consultations and review regional developments, particularly the ongoing conflict involving the United States and Israel.
Meanwhile, a US official stated that Donald Trump’s special envoy Steve Witkoff and senior adviser Jared Kushner are expected to travel to Pakistan soon for talks with the Iranian foreign minister. JD Vance is reportedly on standby and may join if negotiations advance.
Sources indicated that a US logistics and security team has already arrived in Islamabad ahead of the possible talks, reflecting progress made through Pakistan’s mediation efforts.
The development follows recent diplomatic engagement by Ishaq Dar, who emphasized the importance of continued dialogue between Washington and Tehran during a phone call with Araghchi. Both leaders discussed the ongoing ceasefire and Pakistan’s role in facilitating negotiations.
Araghchi reportedly praised Pakistan’s constructive efforts in promoting dialogue between the two sides.
The anticipated talks come after a first round of negotiations in Islamabad, facilitated by Shehbaz Sharif, which concluded without a permanent agreement. Tensions escalated following disagreements over measures in and around the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global oil route.
Despite ongoing hostilities, including naval blockades and retaliatory actions, Pakistan has continued diplomatic outreach to sustain dialogue. Recently, Trump announced an extension of the ceasefire, citing Pakistan’s request to allow more time for negotiations and a unified Iranian proposal.
