The Iranian foreign minister is on a tour to “coordinate” with partners in Pakistan, Oman, and Russia
Iran has denied that Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi’s trip to Islamabad will include new talks with Washington, pushing back on reports that President Donald Trump is dispatching envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner to Pakistan to restart negotiations.
Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei said in a post on X early Saturday that “no meeting is planned to take place between Iran and the US” during the visit and that Tehran’s views would instead be conveyed to Pakistan.
Araghchi himself said he was embarking on a “timely tour” of Islamabad, Muscat, and Moscow in order to “closely coordinate” with partners on bilateral issues and consult on regional developments. Iranian state media said the three-leg trip is part of Tehran’s ongoing diplomatic effort to secure an end to US-Israeli aggression.
Embarking on timely tour of Islamabad, Muscat, and Moscow.Purpose of my visits is to closely coordinate with our partners on bilateral matters and consult on regional developments.Our neighbors are our priority.
— Seyed Abbas Araghchi (@araghchi) April 24, 2026
The denial came after the White House announced that Trump’s envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner would travel to Islamabad for a new round of talks, while Vice President J.D. Vance would remain on “standby” and could still be dispatched if negotiations progress far enough to justify his involvement.
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