Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has described his recent visit to Islamabad as “successful” and “very productive,” saying he held extensive consultations with Pakistan’s top leadership on the stalled peace process with the United States. Araghchi emphasized that the talks were aimed at assessing how the second round of Iran–US negotiations could proceed, after the first round in mid‑April failed to yield a breakthrough.
He attributed the earlier deadlock to what he called excessive U.S. demands and “wrong” negotiating tactics, arguing that closer coordination with friendly countries like Pakistan is essential to shape the next phase of diplomacy.
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Araghchi made the remarks shortly after arriving in St. Petersburg, Russia, where he is scheduled to meet President Vladimir Putin. He noted that the discussions in Islamabad helped review the latest developments in the Iran–US conflict and clarify the conditions and direction of the talks.
During his short stop in Pakistan, he also met military and political leaders, underscoring the role of regional partners in de‑escalating the tensions. Before Islamabad, Araghchi visited Oman, where he discussed security in the Strait of Hormuz and regional diplomatic efforts, highlighting the importance of coordination between coastal states with shared strategic interests.
