ISLAMABAD – Iran’s Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi is expected in Islamabad tonight, according to Pakistani government sources cited by the BBC, although there has been no formal confirmation from Tehran or Washington.
The reported arrival comes hours after Araghchi held discussions with Pakistan’s deputy prime minister and Army Chief Asim Munir on issues related to the ceasefire, without specifying which front he was referring to.
Pakistani sources with direct knowledge of the security arrangements and negotiations told BPI News they expect an Iranian delegation to arrive in the capital tonight, reinforcing indications that preparations for talks are continuing despite public uncertainty.
Those expectations come as Islamabad remains under an extensive security lockdown, with more than 20,000 police and paramilitary personnel deployed, major roads closed, and the Red Zone sealed. Residents along key convoy routes have told BPI News they were instructed not to record movements, while hotels in central Islamabad have been cleared of guests ahead of expected high-level engagements.
Despite the movement towards talks, the central sticking point remains the United States naval blockade on Iranian ports and shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. Iranian officials have indicated they are unwilling to enter negotiations under these conditions, while Pakistani sources told BPI News that mediation efforts have focused on resolving this issue, including direct engagement between Field Marshal Munir and US President Donald Trump.