Iran’s top diplomat, Abbas Araghchi, is expected to travel to Pakistan by the weekend for high-level talks, according to two Pakistani officials.
The officials, speaking on condition of anonymity, said Araghchi would be accompanied by a small government delegation and could arrive as early as Friday. No further details about the visit were disclosed.
Islamabad has been actively working to revive ceasefire negotiations between Iran and the United States, amid ongoing regional tensions.
Earlier on Friday, Araghchi held a call with Pakistan’s Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar and the country’s army chief, Field Marshal Asim Munir. According to a statement from Araghchi’s office, the discussions focused on “regional developments and issues related to the ceasefire,” though no further specifics were provided.
Pakistan’s Foreign Ministry later confirmed that both sides exchanged views on the evolving regional situation, the ceasefire, and ongoing diplomatic efforts led by Islamabad in the context of US-Iran engagement. Dar emphasized the need for sustained dialogue to resolve outstanding issues and promote regional peace and stability.
The diplomatic push comes against the backdrop of a deadly conflict involving Iran, Israel, and allied groups. According to official figures, at least 3,375 people have been killed in Iran and more than 2,290 in Lebanon, where fighting between Israel and the Iran-backed militant group Hezbollah escalated shortly after the war began.
Casualties have also been reported elsewhere, including 23 deaths in Israel and more than a dozen in Gulf Arab states. Military losses include 15 Israeli soldiers killed in Lebanon and 13 US service members across the region.
Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump announced earlier this week an indefinite extension of the ceasefire with Iran at Pakistan’s request, allowing more time for diplomatic engagement.
Despite these efforts, tensions remain high in the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global energy route through which roughly one-fifth of the world’s oil and natural gas supplies pass during peacetime.
Iran has continued to exert pressure on maritime traffic in the area, reportedly attacking three vessels earlier this week. In response, the United States has maintained a blockade of Iranian ports and instructed its military to take decisive action against suspected threats, including small boats believed to be deploying naval mines.
The upcoming visit is seen as part of broader efforts to stabilize the region and prevent further escalation.
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