Regional diplomacy has taken on a new dimension amid the prospect of peace talks, as Abbas Araqchi arrived in Islamabad on an Important visit; however, it has been made clear from the outset that this trip will remain limited to bilateral discussions with Pakistan’s top leadership, with no plans for direct talks with the United States—according to Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei, who emphasized that Iran’s positions and perspectives will be conveyed to Pakistan, but no رسمی meeting has been scheduled with U.S. representatives currently in Islamabad; meanwhile, former U.S. President Donald Trump stated that Washington is in contact with Iran’s current leadership and is expecting a potential proposal from Tehran, although he did not disclose further details; at the same time, tensions have intensified as Trump’s envoy Steve Witkoff and his son-in-law Jared Kushner are reportedly preparing to travel to Islamabad, signaling the possibility of indirect diplomatic engagement; amid these high-level diplomatic moves, strict security measures have been imposed across Islamabad, with key roads temporarily closed and public transport limited or suspended to ensure safety; overall, analysts believe that these parallel diplomatic efforts could reshape political dynamics in the Middle East and South Asia, although the absence of direct U.S.-Iran talks continues to leave the situation uncertain.
Iranian Foreign Minister refuses to meet US envoys despite arriving in Islamabad
