Iran Foreign Minister to reach Islamabad for peace talks with US
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Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi is set to arrive in Islamabad on Friday evening for talks with the United States, in what could signal a possible step toward easing tensions following months of conflict.
Araghchi will travel with a small delegation for high-level discussions. A US logistics and security team is already present in the Pakistani capital, indicating preparations for the anticipated talks are underway.
Earlier in the day, Araghchi held discussions with Pakistan’s Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar and Chief of Army Staff Asim Munir. According to Iran’s Tasnim News Agency, the talks focused on regional developments and issues related to the ceasefire. Araghchi also spoke separately with Nechirvan Barzani.
Separately, Iran is set to resume flights from Tehran’s Imam Khomeini International Airport to Muscat and Istanbul on Sunday, as part of a phased reopening of its airspace that began on April 18.
The diplomatic push comes after the war that began on February 28, when Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei was killed in Israeli airstrikes targeting senior officials in Tehran. His death was confirmed on March 1, with several family members also reported killed. His son, Mojtaba Khamenei, was appointed Supreme Leader by the Assembly of Experts on March 8, 2026.
US President Donald Trump has indicated that talks with Iran could resume as early as Friday, saying, “It’s possible! President DJT,” when asked about the likelihood of negotiations.
Pakistani officials have described the current situation as cautiously optimistic, noting that the ceasefire between the US and Iran has largely held despite continued tensions. They also said Iran is working to present a unified negotiating position, raising hopes that a breakthrough could emerge soon.