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Media reports suggest Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi may visit Pakistan amid discussions on resuming US-Iran negotiations. President Trump extended a ceasefire in Lebanon and noted time constraints for Iran. A third US aircraft carrier has joined two others in the region.
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewReports from Saudi and regional media indicate that Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi is expected to arrive in Islamabad, Pakistan, on the evening of April 24, 2026. Sources cited by Al Arabiya and Bloomberg stated that Araghchi would be accompanied by a small delegation.
Pakistani sources also mentioned the possibility of announcing the resumption of negotiations between Iran and the United States. Previous reports of potential second-round talks between the US and Iran have not materialized, and there are no current indications of US involvement in the proposed discussions.
Government sources reported a high likelihood of a breakthrough in US-Iran talks, though it remains unclear if Washington will engage. If talks occur, they could align with White House statements that Iran's private position is more conciliatory than its public stance.
24, 2026, Araghchi held a telephone conversation with Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, as confirmed by both sides. The discussion covered regional developments, the ceasefire, and diplomatic efforts related to US-Iran engagement.
Dar emphasized the importance of sustained dialogue, while Araghchi acknowledged Pakistan’s facilitation role, according to Pakistan’s Foreign Ministry. Araghchi also spoke by telephone with Pakistan’s Army chief Asim Munir, as reported by Iran’s state news agency IRNA.
These communications follow a series of phone calls suggesting potential progress in negotiations.
and Military Movements President Trump
stated he hopes to host Israeli and Lebanese leaders in the near future, after announcing a three-week extension to the ceasefire in Lebanon, set to expire on April 28, 2026. Trump said he is under no pressure to end the conflict with Iran but noted that time is limited for Tehran.
” A third US aircraft carrier, the USS George H.W. Bush, has arrived in the Middle East, joining the USS Gerald R. Ford and USS Abraham Lincoln. US Central Command reported that the three carriers, accompanied by their air wings, include over 200 aircraft and 15,000 personnel.
This marks the first time in decades that three US aircraft carriers are operating in the region simultaneously. President Trump issued orders to shoot and kill any Iranian boats placing sea mines in the Strait of Hormuz, amid an ongoing US naval blockade of Iran’s ports.
Officials in Tehran stated that talks will not resume until the blockade is lifted.
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