Iran Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi Meets Pakistan Army Chief Asim Munir In Islamabad
Araghchi meets Pakistan Army chief as Islamabad seeks to facilitate renewed US-Iran diplomatic engagement.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi met Pakistan’s Army Chief Field Marshal Asim Munir on Saturday, as Islamabad continued diplomatic efforts to facilitate engagement between Tehran and Washington amid ongoing regional tensions.
The meeting, confirmed through a short video shared by the Iranian embassy on social media, was also attended by Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei and Iran’s ambassador to Pakistan, Reza Amiri Moghadam. The embassy captioned the video simply as Araghchi calling on Munir, without disclosing further details about the discussions or outcomes.
Araghchi arrived in Islamabad late Friday for high-level engagements with Pakistani leadership. He was received by senior officials including Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar and Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi. His visit is part of a broader regional tour that also includes Muscat and Moscow, aimed at strengthening coordination with key partners and consulting on evolving regional dynamics.
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Despite heightened diplomatic activity, there remains uncertainty over potential direct talks between the United States and Iran during this visit. Baghaei clarified in a social media post that no formal meeting is currently planned between the two sides, adding that Iran’s position would instead be conveyed to Pakistan for further communication.
Meanwhile, signals from Washington suggest possible movement. White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt indicated that US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff and presidential adviser Jared Kushner were expected to travel to Pakistan for discussions with Iranian representatives. However, as of Saturday, the US delegation had not yet arrived, leaving the status of such engagements unclear.
The diplomatic push follows a stalled first round of US-Iran talks held on April 11 and 12, which failed to produce a breakthrough. Tensions remain high after the conflict, which began on February 28 following US-Israeli strikes on Iran. Earlier this week, US President Donald Trump extended a two-week ceasefire indefinitely, allowing more time for Tehran to prepare a unified proposal. Pakistani officials, including Dar, have expressed hope that ongoing efforts will lead to meaningful dialogue and contribute to regional peace and stability.
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