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Iranian FM Visits Pakistan, Rejects US Talks, Ceasefire Discussions Ongoing

4/25/2026

Summary

Story summary

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi arrived in Islamabad on April 24, saying Iran will not meet United States.
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar met Araghchi, exchanging views on ceasefire and Pakistan’s diplomatic efforts.
Special Envoy Steve Witkoff and former presidential adviser Jared Kushner are traveling to Pakistan for talks with Iran.
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said the president and secretary of state await updates.

History

Historical Context

In November 1979, Iranian students seized the U.S. embassy in Tehran, holding 52 diplomats for 444 days until release on 20 January 1981 via the Algiers Accords that unfroze Iranian assets. That precedent of hostage bargaining resurfaces as Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi meets Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar to discuss a regional cease-fire while U.S. involvement remains contentious.

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Story summary

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi arrived in Islamabad on April 24, saying Iran will not meet United States.
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar met Araghchi, exchanging views on ceasefire and Pakistan’s diplomatic efforts.
Special Envoy Steve Witkoff and former presidential adviser Jared Kushner are traveling to Pakistan for talks with Iran.
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said the president and secretary of state await updates.

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