Iran’s foreign minister leaves Pakistan, heads to Russia for more talks
Summary
Iran’s top diplomat, Abbas Araghchi, traveled from Pakistan to Russia for talks aimed at keeping discussions between Iran and the United States alive. Although indirect messages were exchanged via Pakistan, no direct talks have resumed, and U.S. President Donald Trump canceled a planned diplomatic visit to Pakistan.Key Facts
- Abbas Araghchi, Iran’s foreign minister, left Islamabad for Moscow after visiting Oman and Pakistan.
- Iran sent written messages to the U.S. through Pakistan, mentioning nuclear issues and the Strait of Hormuz, but these were not formal negotiations.
- President Donald Trump extended an indefinite ceasefire agreed on April 7, which paused fighting that began with joint U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran.
- Despite the ceasefire, a permanent peace agreement has not been reached, and the conflict is disrupting global oil, gas, and fertilizer supplies.
- Iran has blocked the Strait of Hormuz, a key route for shipping oil and gas, increasing global prices.
- The U.S. has responded with a blockade of Iranian ports.
- Trump canceled a trip by U.S. envoys to Pakistan, saying there was no point in talks without progress.
- Araghchi met Pakistani leaders and was expected to meet senior officials in Moscow, but no direct talks with the U.S. were confirmed.
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