Iranian Foreign Minister Arrives in Pakistan, Trump Expects US Demands to Be Met
Iranian Foreign Minister Araqchi arrived in Islamabad, Pakistan, yesterday to discuss proposals for resuming peace talks with the United States. President Trump indicated that Iran plans to present a proposal that meets US demands, though he was unsure of the specifics. However, the Iranian Foreign Ministry denied any intention of meeting with US representatives, highlighting the uncertainty surrounding the path to de-escalation.
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(Central News Agency, Islamabad, April 25, comprehensive foreign report) Iranian Foreign Minister Araqchi arrived in Islamabad, the capital of Pakistan, yesterday to discuss proposals for resuming peace talks with the United States, bringing a glimmer of hope for an end to the eight-week conflict that has killed thousands and shaken global markets.
Reuters reported that US President Trump, in an interview, said Iran plans to present a proposal that meets US demands, but he was not yet clear on the specifics.
When asked who the US was negotiating with, Trump said: "I don't want to say too much, but we are dealing with the people in power right now."
However, a spokesperson for the Iranian Foreign Ministry stated on social media platform X that Iranian officials do not intend to meet with US representatives, although US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner have planned to travel to Islamabad. The spokesperson said Iran's concerns would be conveyed to Pakistan.
The two countries have been locked in a costly standoff since the US launched bombing campaigns and Iran blockaded the strategic Strait of Hormuz, halting Iranian oil exports and driving US gasoline prices to multi-year highs.
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt, before the Iranian Foreign Ministry's statement, said Witkoff and Kushner would travel to Pakistan this morning to meet with Araqchi.
Leavitt optimistically stated that the US has seen some progress from Iran in recent days and hopes for more breakthroughs this weekend.
She also said that US Vice President JD Vance was ready to travel to Pakistan at any time. Vance led the first round of talks with Iran earlier this month but failed to reach a consensus on ending the war.
Neither the White House nor the Iranian Foreign Ministry immediately responded to requests for comment on each other's statements.
Pakistani sources earlier revealed that US logistical and security teams were already in Islamabad preparing for possible talks.
Pakistan's Foreign Ministry confirmed Araqchi's arrival in Islamabad. A large number of military police and security forces were visible in the central areas of Islamabad.
Two government sources said that immediately after his arrival, Araqchi went to the Serena Hotel to meet with Pakistani Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar. This is where the first round of US-Iran talks took place.
Araghi wrote on X that his trip would include visits to Pakistan, Oman, and Russia to coordinate bilateral affairs with partners and exchange views on regional developments. The Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson later told state media that the trip would include consultations on the latest actions to end the conflict.
US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth stated in a briefing that Iran has an opportunity to reach a "good deal" with the United States.
He said: "Iran knows they still have a chance to make a wise choice. All they have to do is abandon nuclear weapons in a meaningful and verifiable way." (Compiled by Lu Yingzi) 1150425
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(Central News Agency, Islamabad, April 25, comprehensive foreign report) Iranian Foreign Minister Araqchi arrived in Islamabad, the capital of Pakistan, yesterday to discuss proposals for resuming peace talks with the United States, bringing a glimmer of hope for an end to the eight-week conflict that has killed thousands and shaken global markets.
Reuters reported that US President Trump, in an interview, said Iran plans to present a proposal that meets US demands, but he was not yet clear on the specifics.
When asked who the US was negotiating with, Trump said: "I don't want to say too much, but we are dealing with the people in power right now."
However, a spokesperson for the Iranian Foreign Ministry stated on social media platform X that Iranian officials do not intend to meet with US representatives, although US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner have planned to travel to Islamabad. The spokesperson said Iran's concerns would be conveyed to Pakistan.
The two countries have been locked in a costly standoff since the US launched bombing campaigns and Iran blockaded the strategic Strait of Hormuz, halting Iranian oil exports and driving US gasoline prices to multi-year highs.
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt, before the Iranian Foreign Ministry's statement, said Witkoff and Kushner would travel to Pakistan this morning to meet with Araqchi.
Leavitt optimistically stated that the US has seen some progress from Iran in recent days and hopes for more breakthroughs this weekend.
She also said that US Vice President JD Vance was ready to travel to Pakistan at any time. Vance led the first round of talks with Iran earlier this month but failed to reach a consensus on ending the war.
Neither the White House nor the Iranian Foreign Ministry immediately responded to requests for comment on each other's statements.
Pakistani sources earlier revealed that US logistical and security teams were already in Islamabad preparing for possible talks.
Pakistan's Foreign Ministry confirmed Araqchi's arrival in Islamabad. A large number of military police and security forces were visible in the central areas of Islamabad.
Two government sources said that immediately after his arrival, Araqchi went to the Serena Hotel to meet with Pakistani Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar. This is where the first round of US-Iran talks took place.
Araghi wrote on X that his trip would include visits to Pakistan, Oman, and Russia to coordinate bilateral affairs with partners and exchange views on regional developments. The Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson later told state media that the trip would include consultations on the latest actions to end the conflict.
US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth stated in a briefing that Iran has an opportunity to reach a "good deal" with the United States.
He said: "Iran knows they still have a chance to make a wise choice. All they have to do is abandon nuclear weapons in a meaningful and verifiable way." (Compiled by Lu Yingzi) 1150425
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