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IN PHOTOS: Iranian FM Araghchi lands in Islamabad for second round of US-Iran peace talks

Updated On: 25 April, 2026 03:55 PM IST | Tarun Verma

Islamabad emerged as a key diplomatic hub as Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi arrived for crucial consultations amid a fragile ceasefire with the United States. With US envoys also landing in Pakistan, the developments signal renewed but uncertain efforts to revive negotiations. PICS/AFP

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Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi arrives in Pakistan for second round of US-Iran talks. PIC/AFP

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Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi arrives in Pakistan for second round of US-Iran talks. PIC/AFP
Security is tightened across Islamabad’s Red Zone as Pakistani forces prepare for the arrival of international envoys ahead of sensitive US–Iran talks

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Security is tightened across Islamabad’s Red Zone as Pakistani forces prepare for the arrival of international envoys ahead of sensitive US–Iran talks

Army personnel maintain a strict vigil on closed roads in the capital, reflecting the high stakes surrounding the diplomatic engagements

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Army personnel maintain a strict vigil on closed roads in the capital, reflecting the high stakes surrounding the diplomatic engagements

Pakistan’s Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar warmly receives Araghchi at Nur Khan Air Base, underscoring Islamabad’s central role in facilitating dialogue

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Pakistan’s Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar warmly receives Araghchi at Nur Khan Air Base, underscoring Islamabad’s central role in facilitating dialogue

Araghchi meets Pakistan Army Chief Syed Asim Munir, highlighting the military’s involvement in ensuring security and stability during the talks

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Araghchi meets Pakistan Army Chief Syed Asim Munir, highlighting the military’s involvement in ensuring security and stability during the talks

Top officials from Iran and Pakistan engage in early discussions upon arrival, focusing on regional developments and ongoing tensions

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Top officials from Iran and Pakistan engage in early discussions upon arrival, focusing on regional developments and ongoing tensions

Meanwhile, US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner sent by President Donald Trump are also set to land in Islamabad to push forward a new round of negotiations amid uncertainty, the White House highlighted

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Meanwhile, US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner sent by President Donald Trump are also set to land in Islamabad to push forward a new round of negotiations amid uncertainty, the White House highlighted

Despite diplomatic movement, reports suggest direct talks between US and Iranian representatives may remain unlikely at this stage

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Despite diplomatic movement, reports suggest direct talks between US and Iranian representatives may remain unlikely at this stage

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