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Iran FM to hold talks via Pakistan, not US

Pakistani sources say Iran's foreign minister is in Islamabad to discuss Tehran's proposals for talks with the United States.

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Friday, 24 April 2026 at 14:41 UTC
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An Iranian delegation led by Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi is in Islamabad, Pakistan, for a regional diplomatic tour. According to a CNN report, the delegation will hold talks with a Pakistani delegation acting as mediators, not with U.S. officials directly. Pakistani sources tell Reuters that Araghchi will discuss "Iran's proposals for talks with the U.S." with these Pakistani mediators. This visit marks a shift from earlier expectations of trilateral negotiations and focuses on indirect diplomacy.
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4d agoFrente Militar y Geopolítico

CNN report adds that the Pakistani side expects Friday's meeting could lead to a second round of direct US-Iran talks.

4d agoMonitorX

A new report clarifies the delegation will meet with Pakistani officials but will not hold talks with the United States.

4d agoКирилл Фёдоров / Война История Оружие

IRNA confirms the talks are with a Pakistani delegation and details the next stops on Araghchi's tour: Muscat and Moscow.

4d ago@FaytuksNetwork

Pakistani sources tell Reuters the purpose of the talks is specifically to discuss "Iran's proposals for talks with the U.S." with Pakistani mediators.

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