Pakistan Officials: Iranian Foreign Minister Araghchi Has Left Islamabad
Iranian Foreign Minister Araghchi has departed Islamabad after "indirect talks" with US envoys, mediated by Pakistan, aimed at de-escalating US-Iran tensions.
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(Central News Agency, Islamabad, April 25, comprehensive foreign news report) Two Pakistani officials told The Associated Press that Iranian Foreign Minister Araghchi, who was in Islamabad for what Tehran called "indirect talks" with a U.S. special envoy, has left Pakistan tonight.
The report noted that the two Pakistani officials requested anonymity because they were not authorized to speak to the media.
It remains unknown when U.S. President Trump's special envoy Steve Witkoff and son-in-law Jared Kushner arrived in Islamabad, or even if they have left Washington. The White House declined to comment today.
The indefinite ceasefire has largely halted fighting for now, but the economic impact continues to expand due to the near blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, which has disrupted global shipments of oil, liquefied natural gas, fertilizers, and other goods.
Araghchi held talks with Pakistan's Army Chief of Staff Asim Munir and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. He stated on Telegram that they discussed regional developments, including Iran's bottom line for negotiations. He did not reveal details but emphasized that Iran would continue to participate in Pakistan's mediation efforts "until results are achieved."
Since Trump announced an indefinite extension of the ceasefire this week and echoed calls for further diplomatic engagement, Islamabad has been working to facilitate renewed U.S.-Iran talks.
The White House announced yesterday that Trump would send Witkoff and Kushner to meet with Araghchi. However, the Iranian Foreign Ministry stated that any talks would only be indirect, with Pakistani officials conveying messages. (Compiler: Ho Hung-ju) 1150425
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CENTRAL NEWS AGENCY
(Central News Agency, Islamabad, April 25, comprehensive foreign news report) Two Pakistani officials told The Associated Press that Iranian Foreign Minister Araghchi, who was in Islamabad for what Tehran called "indirect talks" with a U.S. special envoy, has left Pakistan tonight.
The report noted that the two Pakistani officials requested anonymity because they were not authorized to speak to the media.
It remains unknown when U.S. President Trump's special envoy Steve Witkoff and son-in-law Jared Kushner arrived in Islamabad, or even if they have left Washington. The White House declined to comment today.
The indefinite ceasefire has largely halted fighting for now, but the economic impact continues to expand due to the near blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, which has disrupted global shipments of oil, liquefied natural gas, fertilizers, and other goods.
Araghchi held talks with Pakistan's Army Chief of Staff Asim Munir and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. He stated on Telegram that they discussed regional developments, including Iran's bottom line for negotiations. He did not reveal details but emphasized that Iran would continue to participate in Pakistan's mediation efforts "until results are achieved."
Since Trump announced an indefinite extension of the ceasefire this week and echoed calls for further diplomatic engagement, Islamabad has been working to facilitate renewed U.S.-Iran talks.
The White House announced yesterday that Trump would send Witkoff and Kushner to meet with Araghchi. However, the Iranian Foreign Ministry stated that any talks would only be indirect, with Pakistani officials conveying messages. (Compiler: Ho Hung-ju) 1150425
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