Islamabad [Pakistan], April 26 (ANI): Iran's Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi on Sunday evening returned to Islamabad following his recent diplomatic engagements in Oman, according to Iran's state broadcaster Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB). According to IRIB, Araghchi landed here after his one-day trip to Oman.
An Iranian negotiator returned to Pakistan on Sunday, despite the United States’ abruptly calling off a trip there by its two top negotiators.
Iran sends US message via Pakistan outlining ‘red lines’ Iranian state media said messages have been relayed to the US through Pakistan outlining what Tehran will not accept in any potential deal. According to Fars, the points include Iran’s positions on nuclear issues and the Strait of Hormuz. Sources said Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi is acting within established red lines and diplomatic channels.
Deepening sense of deadlock despite regional diplomacy as Washington and Tehran show no signs of compromise Hopes of a breakthrough in negotiations between Iran and the US faded further on Sunday, amid a deepening sense of a deadlock in the nearly two-month-long conflict despite intense regional diplomatic activity. Washington and Tehran appear unwilling to moderate rhetoric or make concessions, and there are no negotiations scheduled that might bring the war to a definitive end. Continue reading...
Netanyahu's biggest rivals join forces for Israel's next election Two of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's most formidable political rivals said on Sunday they were joining forces in a bid to oust his coalition government in the upcoming election expected later this year. The former prime ministers - right-wing Naftali Bennett and centrist Yair Lapid - issued statements announcing the merger of their parties, Bennett 2026 and There is a Future. "This move is intended to unite the bloc, put an end to internal divisions, and focus all efforts on winning the critical upcoming elections - and leading Israel forward into the future," opposition leader Lapid said.
Russia confirms Iran foreign minister to visit for talks Russia's foreign ministry on Sunday said that Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi would travel to Moscow for talks. "We confirm a visit by Araghchi to Russia with the aim of holding talks," the ministry told RIA Novosti news agency, without providing more details. Earlier, Iran's ISNA news agency quoted Tehran's ambassador to Russia, Kazem Jalali, saying that Araghchi would meet Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow on Monday to "consult with Russian officials regarding the latest status of the negotiations, ceasefire, and surrounding developments".
It appears the curse of the midterm elections is going to hit the ruling party head-on The midterms are still seven months away, and the Republicans must contend with an American voter whose mood has noticeably changed.
Trump says Iran can call the US if it wants to negotiate US President Donald Trump said on Sunday that Iran can reach out to the United States if it wants to negotiate an end to the war between the two countries. "If they want to talk, they can come to us, or they can call us. You know, there is a telephone.
Muscat [Oman], April 26 (ANI): Iran's Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi is set to head back to Islamabad on Sunday following his high-level meetings and diplomatic engagements in Oman's Muscat, CNN reported. According to CNN, citing an Iranian source, the Iranian Foreign Minister has departed the Omani capital and is expected to arrive shortly at Nur Khan Airbase on the outskirts of Islamabad.
Muscat [Oman], April 26 (ANI): Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi met Sultan Haitham bin Tariq of Oman and held discussions on the latest regional developments, ongoing diplomatic efforts aimed at resolving the regional crises, along with holding talks on bilateral ties, Press TV reported on Sunday.
Egypt’s foreign minister speaks with his Qatari and Iranian counterparts Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty has discussed efforts to relaunch negotiations between the US and Iran with his Qatari and Iranian counterparts, according to a foreign ministry statement. In separate calls with the ministers, Abdelatty affirmed the importance of the diplomatic path to ensure the continuation of the ceasefire in a way that leads to an end to the war.
Iran, Saudi foreign ministers discuss regional developments Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and Saudi Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud discussed the latest regional and diplomatic developments in a phone call, according to Tehran. A statement said Araghchi outlined the situation, including ceasefire developments, and briefed his counterpart on Iran’s efforts to end the war and reduce tensions.
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi’s second visit to Pakistan has nothing to do with Iran’s nuclear issue, according to information obtained by Tasnim.
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The foreign ministers of Iran and Saudi Arabia talked about the latest regional developments and ongoing diplomatic efforts.
Each side is betting they can last longer than the other, analysts say. But there are risks in a stalemate without a deal.
TEHRAN/MUSCAT, April 26 (Xinhua) -- Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi arrived in Islamabad on Sunday for a second visit within around 24 hours, returning from a brief stop in Oman as diplomatic activity over the region's fragile ceasefire intensified, Iran's Mehr news agency reported.
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi visited Islamabad for the second time in two days after a trip to Oman.
Starmer and Trump discuss 'urgent need' to restore shipping in Strait of Hormuz British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and US President Donald Trump discussed the urgent need to get shipping moving again in the Strait of Hormuz during a call, a Downing Street spokesperson said. "The leaders discussed the urgent need to get shipping moving again in the Strait of Hormuz, given the severe consequences for the global economy and cost of living for people in the UK and globally," the spokesperson said in a statement. "The prime minister shared the latest progress on his joint initiative with President (Emmanuel) Macron to restore freedom of navigation.
Iran foreign minister to return to Pakistan despite Trump cancelling envoys’ trip Submitted by MEE staff on Sun, 04/26/2026 - 13:18 Abbas Araghchi heads back to Islamabad, after visiting Oman and ahead of Moscow trip Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif meets with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi in Islamabad, Pakistan, on 25 April 2026 (Reuters/Handout via Pakistan Prime Minister's Office) Off Iran ’s foreign minister is expected to return to Pakistan on Sunday for peace talks, despite US President Donald Trump calling off his envoys’ planned trip to Islamabad. Abbas Araghchi would again meet Pakistani officials to convey "Iran's positions and views on the framework of any understanding to completely end the war". Tehran's foreign minister was in Islamabad a day earlier, after which he travelled to Oman, while other Iranian envoys had headed back to Tehran "to consult and obtain the necessary instructions on issues related to ending the war", according to the Isna news agency.
It was not clear whether President Trump would send his negotiators for a new round of discussions after abruptly calling off a trip by his top advisers on Saturday.
