Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi to visit Moscow for talks with President Putin

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi is traveling to Moscow to hold talks with Russian leadership, including an expected meeting with President Vladimir Putin on Monday. The visit follows Araghchi's trip to Islamabad, where he met with Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and military chief Asim Munir. These diplomatic efforts occur as Iran seeks to navigate ongoing negotiations regarding the situation in the Middle East, including discussions on a ceasefire. The Iranian side, through Ambassador Kazem Jalali, has expressed that these talks aim to provide updates on the status of recent negotiations, which previously saw a round of talks between Iran and the United States in Islamabad. While Iranian sources state the meeting with Putin will take place in Moscow, some reports suggested a potential venue in Saint Petersburg. The Russian Foreign Ministry has confirmed the visit for diplomatic consultations, though Russian official statements have not explicitly confirmed the specific date or the meeting with the President. This diplomatic tour takes place amidst a broader context of regional tensions and a focus on ending hostilities in the Middle East.