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Iran’s foreign minister, Abbas Araghchi, is expected to travel to Islamabad on Friday night for talks aimed at reviving stalled peace negotiations with the United States, according to a Pakistani official involved in the discussions. Araghchi is set to meet with Pakistani mediators along with a small delegation to explore the possibility of a second round of U.S.-Iran talks, which have been on hold amid rising tensions and diplomatic setbacks.
The first round of negotiations, held nearly two weeks ago in Islamabad, ended without an agreement despite high-level involvement, including U.S. participation led by Vice President JD Vance. A planned return of a U.S. delegation for follow-up discussions was delayed after Iranian officials signaled they would not attend, further stalling progress.
The breakdown in talks comes as tensions continue to escalate around the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global oil shipping route. Maritime traffic through the waterway has slowed sharply amid Iranian threats and a reported U.S. naval blockade, deepening concerns over energy security and regional stability.
The strained negotiations unfold against the backdrop of a fragile ceasefire announced earlier in April following warnings from President Donald Trump that Iran would face severe consequences if a deal was not reached. Despite ongoing friction, the ceasefire was recently extended as diplomatic efforts continue.
The broader conflict began earlier this year and has evolved amid shifting timelines and messaging from U.S. officials about its duration and objectives. Senior defense officials have emphasized that the campaign is focused on preventing Iran from developing nuclear weapons, while also drawing comparisons to past prolonged conflicts to underscore what they describe as a more limited operation.
Even as diplomacy remains unsettled, Trump has indicated he is in no rush to finalize a peace agreement, noting that the economic impact of the conflict has been less severe than initially expected.
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