"Iranian Foreign Minister to Visit Pakistan...Possible Push for Second Talks with U.S."

Behind-the-Scenes Contacts Amid Tensions Over Ceasefire Extension

Abbas Araghchi, Iranian Foreign Minister, is expected to arrive in Pakistan, the mediator country, as early as the night of the 24th (local time), according to reports from the Associated Press and others.

According to the reports, Minister Araghchi is scheduled to arrive in Islamabad, the capital of Pakistan, as early as this evening, accompanied by a small delegation.

<사진> Abbas Araghchi, Iranian Foreign Minister. Photo by Yonhap News

Government sources told Reuters that there is a high possibility that the second ceasefire talks with the United States will be held, and that the U.S. security team has already arrived in Islamabad in preparation for the talks.

The Associated Press also cited two Pakistani officials, reporting that Minister Araghchi is expected to visit Pakistan and hold talks with the United States by the end of this weekend. The AP noted that Araghchi could arrive in Islamabad as early as today, accompanied by a small government delegation.

The second ceasefire talks between the United States and Iran were originally scheduled for the 22nd, but did not take place due to the absence of the Iranian delegation. It is known that Pakistan, as the mediator, has continued behind-the-scenes contacts with both countries. On the previous day, the 21st, U.S. President Donald Trump announced an extension of the ceasefire with Iran, but Iran rejected the announcement, warning that if the United States continues to blockade its territorial waters, it could respond with renewed military action.

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