ISLAMABAD: Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi is expected to arrive in Islamabad tonight along with a small delegation, according to Pakistan government sources.
Following key discussions with Pakistan’s mediation team, a second round of peace talks between the United States and Iran is likely to be held in Islamabad, sources said.
Meanwhile, the US logistical and security team is already present in Islamabad to facilitate the negotiation process, sources added.
Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, in a post on X, said he is embarking on a timely diplomatic tour of Islamabad, Muscat, and Moscow to strengthen bilateral relations and advance key regional engagements.
“Purpose of my visits is to closely coordinate with our partners on bilateral matters and consult on regional developments. Our neighbors are our priority,” he said.
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
Earlier, Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar held a phone conversation with Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and discussed regional developments and the Iran-US ceasefire.
DPM/FM Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar @MIshaqDar50 received a call today from Foreign Minister of Iran H.E. Abbas Araghchi @Araghchi.
Both sides exchanged views on regional developments, the ceasefire, and ongoing diplomatic efforts being pursued by Islamabad in the context of… pic.twitter.com/eJ1fuVTVKE
— Ministry of Foreign Affairs – Pakistan (@ForeignOfficePk) April 24, 2026
“Both sides exchanged views on regional developments, the ceasefire, and ongoing diplomatic efforts being pursued by Islamabad in the context of US-Iran engagement”, a Foreign Office statement said.
Ishaq Dar underscored the importance of sustained dialogue and engagement to address outstanding issues, in order to advance regional peace and stability at the earliest.
US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that a second round of talks between the United States and Iran could take place “as soon as Friday,” as Pakistan continued relentless diplomatic efforts to bring Washington and Tehran back to the negotiation table.
Speaking to The New York Post, Trump said “good news” regarding renewed negotiations may be coming as soon as Friday, adding that a follow-up round of talks was under consideration.
Sources, cited by The New York Post, touted positive Pakistani mediation efforts with Tehran, renewing the possibility of further peace talks within the next “36 to 72 hours.”
About a possible breakthrough in peace talks, Trump, in a text message to The New York Post, said: “It’s possible! President DJT.”
Despite warnings from both sides and tit-for-tat interceptions of commercial ships in and around the Strait of Hormuz, the Pakistan-brokered ceasefire between the US and Iran has held since it was signed two weeks ago.
The first round of direct US-Iran talks took place in Islamabad on April 11 and 12, following a Pakistan-brokered ceasefire on April 8.
The talks helped establish rare direct channels between Washington and Tehran, laying the groundwork for continued engagement despite ongoing tensions.
Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has also remained actively engaged, holding discussions with regional leaders and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian to build support for the peace process.
