Iran’s top diplomat leaves Pakistan for Russia, Trump says Tehran can talk by phone
Summary
Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi traveled between Oman, Pakistan, and Russia for talks amid ongoing efforts to restart diplomacy with the United States. Meanwhile, President Donald Trump canceled a planned U.S. envoy trip to Pakistan but said Iran and the U.S. could communicate by phone if they wanted.Key Facts
- Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi visited Oman, Pakistan, and then traveled to Russia for diplomatic talks.
- Araghchi was scheduled to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow.
- President Trump canceled a planned trip by U.S. negotiators Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner to Pakistan.
- Trump said the U.S. would not continue talks he saw as unproductive but offered phone communication with Iran.
- Indirect diplomatic efforts continued, with Iran sending written messages to the U.S. through Pakistan.
- The U.S.-Iran conflict escalated tensions at the Strait of Hormuz, a crucial global shipping route.
- Iran and the U.S. have maintained a fragile ceasefire since a war between the U.S. and Iran began on April 8, 2026.
- Trump denied that a recent security incident at the White House was linked to Iran and said it would not affect his approach.
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