Iran's Foreign Minister Araghchi returns to Islamabad as Pakistan races to save talks with U.S.

Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi arrived in Islamabad again on Sunday (April 26, 2026) as Pakistan’s political and military leadership scrambled to reignite ceasefire talks between Tehran and Washington.

Mr. Araghchi had left Pakistan’s capital late Saturday (April 25, 2026), creating confusion around an expected second round of talks, but he returned to Islamabad before continuing on to Moscow, Iranian state media said. He had been in Oman, which previously mediated talks and is located on the other side of the strategic Strait of Hormuz.