Iran FM kicks off regional tour to Islamabad, Muscat, Moscow

Iran’s Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi said on Friday he was embarking on a regional tour that will include visits to Islamabad, Muscat and Moscow, as Tehran steps up diplomatic engagement with key partners.

“Embarking on a timely tour of Islamabad, Muscat and Moscow,” Araghchi said, adding that the purpose of the visits was to coordinate closely on bilateral matters and consult on regional developments.

“Our neighbours are our priority,” he said.

The tour comes amid heightened regional tensions and ongoing diplomatic efforts involving Iran, including contacts with the United States and mediation initiatives involving regional countries.

Pakistan has been actively engaged in facilitating dialogue between Tehran and Washington, while Oman has traditionally played a quiet mediating role in regional diplomacy. Russia, meanwhile, remains a key strategic partner for Iran.

Araghchi’s visit to Islamabad is expected to include discussions with Pakistani leadership, as efforts continue to explore the possibility of further diplomatic engagement between Iran and the United States.

According to government sources, Pakistan’s mediation team is expected to hold key discussions aimed at facilitating a second round of “peace talks” between the United States and Iran in Islamabad.

The sources said the outcome of ongoing contacts could lead to another round of negotiations being held in the Pakistani capital, although no formal confirmation has been issued by any of the parties involved.