Iran foreign minister to embark on three-nation tour as US peace talks remain stalled

Abbas Araghchi to visit Pakistan, Oman and Russia to see if talks can be reopened, with both sides still in stalemate Middle East crisis – live updates The Iranian foreign minister, Abbas Araghchi, is planning a tour of Pakistan, Russia and Oman in an effort to see if there is a basis to reopen peace talks that can end with a permanent US-Israeli commitment to cease its attacks on Iran, now one of Tehran’s key demands. Araghchi is also likely to discuss a potential permanent new arrangement on g
White House says its Middle East envoys will meet Tehran’s foreign minister in Islamabad
Middle East crisis – live updates
Donald Trump is sending his Middle East envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner to Pakistan to resume negotiations to end the war with Iran, which has lasted nearly eight weeks.
The White House spokesperson Karoline Leavitt confirmed the travel on Friday, saying that Witkoff and Kushner, Trump’s son-in-law, would meet Iran’s foreign minister, Abbas Araghchi, in Islamabad.
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- Iran foreign minister to embark on three-nation tour as US peace talks remain stalledGuardian - World · Patrick Wintour Diplomatic editor · Apr 24, 2026, 4:48 PM
- Trump sending Witkoff and Kushner to Pakistan to resume talks on Iran warGuardian - World · Patrick Wintour in London and Andrew Roth in Washington · Apr 24, 2026, 6:43 PM
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