An Iranian delegation in Islamabad has arrived in Pakistan’s capital ahead of planned negotiations aimed at easing tensions with the United States. According to people familiar with the matter, the delegation landed late Thursday as Islamabad prepared to host the high-level meeting.
The Iranian team is being led by Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and Parliament Speaker Mohammad-Bagher Ghalibaf. Their visit comes as diplomatic efforts continue following a two-week cease-fire secured late Tuesday.
Pakistan is expected to host delegations from Iran and the United States on Saturday. The talks are being framed as an effort to resolve tensions, following the recent cease-fire that created an opening for diplomacy. Officials familiar with the matter said the arrival of the Iranian delegation marks an important step before the scheduled discussions. Islamabad is therefore emerging as a key venue for this latest round of talks.
IRAN DELEGATION LED BY ARAGHCHI, GHALIBAF TOUCHES DOWN IN ISLAMABAD FOR US TALKS — WSJ pic.twitter.com/iXcGvzH7WE
— RT (@RT_com) April 9, 2026Iran’s delegation includes Abbas Araghchi, the country’s foreign minister, and Mohammad-Bagher Ghalibaf, the speaker of parliament. Their presence signals the importance Tehran is placing on the Islamabad meeting.
On the U.S. side, Vice President JD Vance is expected to lead the American delegation in Pakistan. That expected lineup points to a high-level engagement from both sides as they explore a path forward. The planned meeting follows a two-week cease-fire that was secured late Tuesday. While the source text does not detail the terms, the pause in hostilities appears to have created space for direct diplomatic contact.
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As a result, attention is now focused on whether the Islamabad talks can further reduce tensions. Pakistan’s role as host has also added to the significance of the upcoming meeting.
