Iran FM set to return to Pak amid US cancellation, to share terms to end war

Officials said Araghchi would return to Islamabad on Sunday to meet Sharif and Munir and convey Iran's positions and views on the framework to end the war.

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian spoke to Pakistan PM Sharif by phone, saying Tehran would not enter imposed negotiations under a blockade or threats, and that the US must first remove obstacles, including its maritime blockade of Iranian ports, before a peace framework can be laid.

US President Donald Trump cancelled the US special envoy to the Middle East Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner's planned visit to Islamabad, citing a lack of progress; a new paper reportedly arrived within minutes of the cancellation.

Araghchi stated the visit was very fruitful and that Iran conveyed its position on a workable framework to permanently end the war, while noting uncertainty over US seriousness about diplomacy.

The other Iranian diplomats, after meetings with Pakistani officials in Islamabad, returned to Tehran to consult and obtain instructions on issues related to ending the war.

The Iranian foreign ministry stated that Araghchi and the Sultan of Oman discussed security and safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz, with Iran urging regional countries to form collective security mechanisms free from US intervention.

After meeting Pakistani leaders, Araghchi left Islamabad for Oman.

Araghchi held talks with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Army Chief Asim Munir in Islamabad as part of outreach ahead of an Oman visit.