Iran’s Foreign Minister, Seyyed Abbas Araghchi, arrived in Islamabad on Tuesday morning for his third visit to Pakistan in less than 48 hours, as intensified diplomatic efforts are underway to resolve the conflict in the Middle East.
Araghchi landed in Pakistan after concluding his engagements in Russia, where he met President Vladimir Putin and discussed the “war and aggression” involving the United States and Israel.
Araghchi’s repeated visits to Pakistan underscore the role Islamabad is playing in brokering peace by facilitating indirect exchanges between Tehran and Washington.
Earlier, in a statement shared on Telegram, the Iranian minister said his meeting with Putin also included discussions on bilateral ties and regional developments.
“We had a very good meeting with Mr. Putin. It probably lasted more than an hour and a half. All issues—both bilateral relations and regional matters, as well as the issue of war and aggression by the US and Zionist regime—were discussed and examined in detail,” he said.
Describing Iran-Russia relations as a strategic partnership, Araghchi thanked Moscow for its support during the conflict.
“In the recent war, it became clear that Iran has great friends and allies like Russia; we thank you for your positions and support,” he said.
On Monday, Araghchi told a Russian state TV reporter that despite the US being a superpower, its leaders “have achieved none of their goals” in the war against his country.
Earlier, the Iranian minister had visited Oman where he held talks with Sultan Haitham bin Tariq al-Said on security in the Strait of Hormuz and diplomatic efforts to end the Iran-US conflict.
Through this shuttle diplomacy, reports said, Tehran is aiming to balance active regional engagements with coordination among key partners ahead of possible direct or indirect negotiations in the coming days.
Araghchi’s first of the three recent visits to Pakistan took place on Saturday, during which he met with Army Chief Asim Munir and other senior officials in Islamabad. During this visit, Pakistan approved the transit of Iranian goods from third countries through its territory by opening new trade routes.
According to a government notification, six routes have been designated, linking ports—including Karachi, Port Qasim, and Gwadar—to key border crossings in southwestern Balochistan province.
Meanwhile, in Washington, the White House confirmed that a proposal from Iran to end the conflict and reopen the Strait of Hormuz has been received and is under discussion. White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said President Donald Trump had discussed the proposal with his national security team.
Iran has reportedly offered to end its chokehold on the Strait of Hormuz in exchange for the US lifting its blockade on the country and bringing an end to the war.