ISLAMABAD (The Thursday Times) — Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has arrived back in Islamabad after a one-day trip to Oman, according to Iran’s state news agency IRNA, placing Pakistan once again at the centre of fast-moving diplomacy around the region’s escalating crisis.
IRNA English reported that Araghchi arrived in Islamabad “a few minutes ago” after his Oman visit, confirming his rapid return to the Pakistani capital. The development follows earlier reports that Tehran’s top diplomat would revisit Pakistan after Muscat and before travelling onward to Russia.
The return is significant because it shows Islamabad is not merely a stopover on a regional tour. It is being treated as an active diplomatic channel at a moment when US-Iran diplomacy remains fragile and urgent. When a foreign minister leaves for consultations and returns within around 24 hours, it usually means the process is still alive and the next phase requires direct engagement.
Araghchi had earlier held consultations with Pakistani officials, while part of his delegation reportedly returned to Tehran to seek fresh instructions on matters linked to ending the conflict. His return now suggests those consultations may be entering a more serious phase.
Pakistan’s role has become increasingly visible as Islamabad works to keep communication open between key regional and global players. Its border with Iran, ties across the Muslim world, and working relationship with Washington have made it a useful venue for indirect diplomacy.∎
