Tehran/Islamabad — Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has said that he held detailed discussions with “friends in Pakistan” regarding the conditions and pathway for continuing dialogue with the United States during his recent visit to Islamabad, as regional diplomatic activity intensifies across multiple capitals.
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In a statement posted on his Telegram account, Araghchi said Pakistan has recently played an “important role” in mediating contacts between Tehran and Washington, making consultations in Islamabad necessary to review the evolving situation and assess future negotiation prospects.
He noted that while previous rounds of talks saw some progress, they ultimately failed due to what he described as “excessive demands” and “wrong approaches” by the United States. The Iranian minister said discussions in Pakistan focused on reassessing the framework under which negotiations could continue.
Araghchi also said the meetings with Pakistani officials were “successful” and helped review developments in the stalled diplomatic process. He added that Iran remains committed to securing its “rights, independence, and national interests” through ongoing diplomatic engagement.
The Iranian foreign minister is currently continuing a regional tour that includes visits to Pakistan, Oman, and Russia, where he is expected to meet senior leadership including Russian President Vladimir Putin in Saint Petersburg.
During his visit to Oman, Araghchi praised Muscat’s diplomatic role and emphasized coordination over strategic maritime routes, particularly the Strait of Hormuz, calling safe passage through the waterway a “global issue” requiring close cooperation between coastal states.
He said Iran and Oman share strong common interests in maintaining stability in the region and agreed to continue expert-level consultations.
The diplomatic activity follows a series of developments in US-Iran relations, including the cancellation of a planned visit to Islamabad by US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner. US President Donald Trump later stated that dialogue could proceed directly if Iran wished to engage.
Reports from regional sources suggest that Pakistan has been acting as an intermediary channel in communications between Tehran and Washington, including the exchange of written messages outlining negotiating positions.
Despite ongoing diplomatic efforts, tensions remain high due to strategic disputes over nuclear issues and maritime security, particularly in the Strait of Hormuz, where Iran has maintained pressure through restricted maritime movement, impacting global energy markets.
Iranian officials maintain that coordination with regional partners, including Pakistan, Oman, and Russia, remains central to managing the crisis and shaping the future of negotiations.
