Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi on Friday announced a three-nation tour as tensions continue to simmer in West Asia. He is scheduled to visit Russia, Oman and Pakistan for consultations on regional developments and bilateral relations.
In a message posted on X, Araghchi said the visit was aimed at strengthening coordination with key partners. “Embarking on a timely tour of Islamabad, Muscat, and Moscow. The purpose of my visits is to closely coordinate with our partners on bilateral matters and consult on regional developments. Our neighbours 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
Even as diplomatic channels remain active, sources indicate there will be no direct interaction between Tehran and Washington during this visit to Islamabad. Reports citing American and Iranian officials said the Iranian delegation is not expected to speak with US representatives.
According to Iranian state media, the visit is intended to facilitate discussions on the evolving security situation, including the ongoing conflict involving Iran, the United States and Israel. The outreach comes at a time when diplomatic activity has intensified amid concerns over further escalation in the region.
Pre-visit call with Pakistan Dy PM
Ahead of his visit, Araghchi held a telephonic conversation with Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar earlier in the day. The discussion centred on the evolving regional situation and the status of the ceasefire, signalling Islamabad’s importance in Tehran’s current diplomatic outreach.
Efforts to hold negotiation talks between the US and Iran faced a setback in Islamabad earlier this month. The first round of US-Iran talks, held in Islamabad on April 11-12 with the aim of ending the conflict in West Asia, collapsed after 21 hours of negotiations. A second round of talks did not take place after Iran declined to commit to further participation.
Uncertainty on conflict resolution
The development comes as US President Donald Trump signalled uncertainty over the path forward. Speaking from the Oval Office on Thursday, he declined to provide a timeline for resolving the conflict, saying, “Don’t rush me.”
He also pointed to a lack of clarity in Iran’s leadership as a factor slowing negotiations, adding that Washington remains unsure about who is leading decision-making in Tehran.
Earlier this week, Trump announced an extension of the ceasefire with Iran, citing the need to give Tehran additional time to arrive at a unified negotiating position. The decision followed concerns over internal divisions within Iran’s leadership and appeals from international stakeholders seeking to avoid further escalation.
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