Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi to visit Moscow for diplomatic talks

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi is scheduled to visit Moscow as part of a regional tour that began in Islamabad on Friday. The Iranian ambassador to Russia stated that Araghchi will meet with President Vladimir Putin on Monday to discuss Middle East peace negotiations and ceasefire efforts. The Iranian news agency ISNA reports that the visit aims to provide a briefing on ongoing diplomatic discussions. The Russian Foreign Ministry has confirmed that a visit will take place for official talks, but officials did not explicitly confirm the exact date or a meeting with President Putin. This diplomatic mission follows a series of regional discussions conducted by the Iranian minister. Both sides are expected to address the current status of ceasefire negotiations during the talks in the Russian capital. The visit underscores continued communication between Moscow and Tehran regarding regional stability.