Araghchi expected back in Pakistan today after Oman visit

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi is expected to return to Pakistan after his visit to Oman, before continuing on to Russia, according to Iran’s Mehr news agency. Araghchi had left Islamabad on Saturday without any breakthrough in discussions with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and other senior Pakistani officials on efforts to address the US-Israel war against Iran. The talks reportedly ended amid continuing differences between Tehran and Washington, with Iranian officials viewing the US position as “maximalist” while Iranian demands are seen by the US as unacceptable. Although the first round of talks did not produce any breakthrough, Pakistan has said it remains ready to keep facilitating dialogue, leaving the door open for further diplomatic engagement. Araghchi is expected to arrive back in Islamabad later on Sunday after his stop in Oman for further discussions with Pakistani officials. His accompanying delegation has already returned to Tehran for consultations and is expected to rejoin him. Meanwhile, no immediate face-to-face US-Iran talks are planned, with officials indicating that negotiations are currently on hold. Barricades in parts of Islamabad have since been removed, and roads reopened following the earlier diplomatic activity. Pakistan has said it remains committed to facilitating dialogue between the parties as efforts to revive negotiations continue.

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