Islamabad Under the Spotlight: Araghchi Arrives for 'Make-or-Break' Peace Talks
Read more ISLAMABAD – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi arrived in the Pakistani capital on Wednesday, marking a pivotal moment in the regional effort to transition a fragile ceasefire into a lasting peace. This visit represents the second formal round of high-level negotiations hosted by Pakistan, acting as the primary conduit between Tehran and the Trump administration. Following a month of intense conflict that disrupted global energy markets and heightened regional anxieties, the "Islamabad Process" has emerged as the most viable path toward de-escalation. The Negotiating Table The primary objective of this round is to bridge the gap between "security guarantees" and "economic relief." While the first round established a cessation of hostilities, Araghchi’s agenda in Islamabad is focused on the technicalities of a long-term settlement. The "Hormuz Protocol": Sources close to the Pakistani Foreign Office suggest a proposal is being ...