Diplomatic activity in Islamabad surrounding potential US-Iran peace talks

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has arrived in Islamabad, Pakistan, amidst reports of potential peace negotiations with the United States. While US President Donald Trump sent special envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner to Pakistan for discussions, official Pakistani sources have not confirmed a direct meeting between the American and Iranian delegations. The White House press secretary, Karoline Leavitt, stated that Iran requested the direct meeting and that the US team will report back on progress. Conversely, Araghchi announced he will also visit Oman and Russia to discuss regional developments, prioritizing Iran's neighbors. Meanwhile, Islamabad has been under a security lockdown for a week in anticipation of these diplomatic efforts. Additionally, US President Trump announced a three-week extension of the ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon following discussions at the White House. Qatar, through the Emir Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, has expressed its support for Pakistan's mediation efforts during a call with President Trump.