Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi leaves Pakistan; Trump cancels trip of Witkoff and Kushner for peace talks.

The Headline

Iran's FM visits Pakistan; US cancels envoy trip

Key Facts

Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi visited Pakistan on Friday night for peace talks amid escalating tensions between Iran and the US.2
During his visit, Araghchi met with senior officials including Pakistani Army Chief Asim Munir and Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif to discuss the situation in Iran.
However, no talks with US envoys were planned, as Araghchi's meeting was only with Pakistani officials, according to Iran's Foreign Ministry.
In a post on X after leaving Islamabad, Araghchi expressed uncertainty regarding the US's seriousness about diplomacy, stating he had not yet seen any genuine willingness from them.1
President Trump canceled the trip of envoys Witkoff and Kushner to Pakistan, indicating that too much time had been wasted on travel.

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Background Context

Key Facts

The US and Iran have been at war since February, following a military assault by the US and Israel.
In April, a tentative ceasefire was reached between the US and Iran with Pakistan acting as a mediator to bring about a truce.
Iran's situation worsened under continued US pressure, including a naval blockade that has resulted in significant casualties.