ISLAMABAD, April 24, 2026 — Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has arrived in Pakistan’s capital for an official visit and meetings with senior Pakistani officials, as Iran continues to use Pakistan as a key mediator in the ongoing US-Iran tensions.
According to a statement from the Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei (@IRIMFA_SPOX), the visit is coordinated with Pakistan’s “ongoing mediation and good offices” aimed at ending what Iran calls the “American imposed war of aggression” and restoring peace in the region.
“No meeting is planned to take place between Iran and the U.S. Iran’s observations would be conveyed to Pakistan,” the statement added.
The announcement comes just days after reports of renewed diplomatic activity following the February 2026 US-Israeli strikes on Iran, which targeted military sites and resulted in the death of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Pakistan has positioned itself as a neutral facilitator between Tehran and Washington.
An official photo accompanying the statement shows FM Araghchi seated alongside a senior Pakistani official in a formal setting, with the national flags of Iran and Pakistan prominently displayed in the background.
This latest development underscores Iran’s continued preference for indirect diplomacy through trusted partners like Pakistan, while avoiding direct engagement with the United States at this stage. Further details on the outcomes of the Islamabad talks are expected in the coming hours.
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