The Iran Foreign Minister has left Pakistan without Meeting the US delegation. (Image X @shahnawazk33)
Islamabad: Amidst the ongoing conflict and tension between Iran and the United States, a glimmer of new hope emerged on Saturday. However, that hope has now been dashed. Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi arrived in Islamabad, the capital of Pakistan, accompanied by a large delegation. Pakistan was poised to play the role of a mediator—an intermediary—between the two nations. Yet, the Iranian delegation departed Pakistan without ever encountering any American representatives in Islamabad.
Since Iran is unwilling to engage in direct talks with the United States, Pakistan has been acting as a conduit for conveying messages between the two sides. A special envoy from the U.S. was also expected to arrive in Islamabad; however, following the departure of the Iranian delegation, there is currently no further information regarding this visit.
Araqchi held a meeting with Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. Following this meeting, the Tehran delegation departed Pakistan. This information has surfaced through reports citing the *New York Post* and Israeli media outlets.
On Saturday, Abbas Araqchi arrived in Pakistan leading a substantial delegation. There, he met with Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. Also present at this meeting were Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Ishaq Dar, as well as the Chief of Army Staff, General Syed Asim Munir.
Following his visit to Islamabad, Araqchi is scheduled to travel to Muscat (Oman) and Moscow (Russia). This indicates that Iran is attempting to find a diplomatic solution by engaging simultaneously with multiple nations.
Ismail Baghaei, spokesperson for the Iranian Foreign Ministry, explicitly stated that there would be no direct meetings between Iran and the United States during this current phase. Iran intends to convey its positions and concerns to the U.S. through the intermediary of Pakistan.
He characterized the entire U.S. initiative as an "aggressive war imposed by America" and noted that Pakistan is actively engaged in efforts to restore peace.
Following his meeting in Islamabad with Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi and his delegation, Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif posted an update on the social media platform 'X'. He stated that the meeting was highly productive and positive. The two leaders engaged in a frank discussion regarding the prevailing regional situation. Additionally, talks focused on further strengthening the bilateral relations between Pakistan and Iran. In other words, the dialogue covered not only the current tensions but also issues aimed at enhancing cooperation between the two nations.
US President Donald Trump's special envoys, Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, are scheduled to visit Islamabad. Jared Kushner serves as both President Trump's son-in-law and a close advisor. White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt confirmed that while the direct dialogue would be between the U.S. and Iran, Pakistan would assist in facilitating the process. She further noted that U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance would oversee this entire initiative from Washington, maintaining coordination with Secretary of State Marco Rubio and the National Security Team. It is noteworthy that these details were disclosed prior to the departure of the Iranian delegation from Islamabad.
In a telephone interview with the news agency Reuters, President Trump stated that Iran is formulating a proposal. He remarked, "They are putting together an offer; we'll have to see." He also added that he had not yet received full details regarding the proposed offer.
Donald Trump made it clear that any potential agreement would be contingent upon two essential conditions: First, that Iran relinquish its stockpile of enriched uranium; and second, that the movement of oil tankers through the Strait of Hormuz proceed without any obstruction.
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