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Iran-Pakistan ties get boost as U.S. visa curbs delegation

By Drooid · Sep 22, 2026, 10:52 AM UTC · How we work

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Pezeshkian Boosts Ties

President Masoud Pezeshkian met Pakistani Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi in Tehran to boost ties.
Pezeshkian said U.S. pressure increased convergence among Islamic nations, noting frequent Iran-Pakistan meetings.
The U.S. granted visas to Pezeshkian and Abbas Araghchi while restricting the rest of Iran’s delegation.
President Donald Trump told Fox News he is weighing options, including wiping out Iran or making a deal.
Mohsen Rezaei said Tehran presented new conditions after the June 17 memorandum failed.

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The signing occurred on 7 September 2026.
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Pezeshkian Boosts Ties

President Masoud Pezeshkian met Pakistani Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi in Tehran to boost ties.
Pezeshkian said U.S. pressure increased convergence among Islamic nations, noting frequent Iran-Pakistan meetings.
The U.S. granted visas to Pezeshkian and Abbas Araghchi while restricting the rest of Iran’s delegation.
President Donald Trump told Fox News he is weighing options, including wiping out Iran or making a deal.
Mohsen Rezaei said Tehran presented new conditions after the June 17 memorandum failed.

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