Abbas Araghchi is expected to arrive in Islamabad on Friday night for consultations on regional developments, according to sources.
The visit comes as Pakistan intensifies diplomatic efforts to facilitate a second round of talks between the United States and Iran, following an earlier ceasefire and initial negotiations held earlier this month.
Iranian state media reported that Araghchi will undertake a three-nation tour, including visits to Islamabad, Muscat, and Moscow. The purpose of the trip, according to IRNA, is to hold bilateral consultations and discuss regional tensions and the ongoing conflict involving Iran and the US.
The talks are unfolding amid uncertainty over whether any direct meeting will take place between Iranian and US officials during the visit.
A US official cited by Reuters said that special envoy Steve Witkoff and presidential adviser Jared Kushner are expected to travel to Pakistan soon for discussions with the Iranian delegation. Vice President JD Vance is reportedly on standby, depending on progress in negotiations.
Sources also confirmed that a US logistics and security team is already present in Islamabad ahead of possible talks.
Pakistan’s mediation efforts were described as pivotal in enabling diplomatic movement between the two sides.
The development follows earlier phone discussions between Araghchi and Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar, during which both sides reviewed the ongoing ceasefire and regional situation. Iran’s foreign minister reportedly praised Pakistan’s role in facilitating dialogue.
Islamabad has been actively working to maintain engagement between Washington and Tehran after earlier negotiations failed to produce a lasting agreement, particularly over disputes involving the Strait of Hormuz and maritime restrictions.
Tensions escalated after military exchanges earlier in the year, prompting Pakistan to help broker a temporary ceasefire and host initial talks that ended without a final settlement.
Despite setbacks, diplomatic channels remain open, with Pakistan continuing efforts to extend the ceasefire and encourage renewed negotiations between the two sides.