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Iran FM Araghchi Visits Pakistan, Oman, Russia to Discuss Ceasefire

4/24/2026

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Story summary

Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi will start a tour of Pakistan, Oman and Russia on Friday, saying on X the trips will coordinate matters.
He called Pakistan's Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar about the ceasefire and met army chief Field Marshal Asim Munir, releasing no details.
Pakistani officials expect Araghchi in Islamabad Friday as they seek an Iran-U.S. round of talks after the April 8 ceasefire extended by President Donald Trump.

History

Historical Context

After the Shah fled in January 1979 and Khomeini seized power, the November 4 1979 embassy takeover held 52 American diplomats for 444 days, prompting U.S. sanctions that still shape Tehran’s diplomacy. Today, Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi’s visits to Pakistan, Oman and Russia echo Khomeini’s non-Western alliance strategy, using regional partners to blunt U.S. pressure.

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Story summary

Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi will start a tour of Pakistan, Oman and Russia on Friday, saying on X the trips will coordinate matters.
He called Pakistan's Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar about the ceasefire and met army chief Field Marshal Asim Munir, releasing no details.
Pakistani officials expect Araghchi in Islamabad Friday as they seek an Iran-U.S. round of talks after the April 8 ceasefire extended by President Donald Trump.

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