Iran's Foreign Ministry denied reports that Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi is scheduled to travel to Pakistan on Friday, according to Iranian state-linked channels.
The Iranian Foreign Ministry on Wednesday evening denied reports that Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi is scheduled to visit Pakistan on Friday. The denial was carried by Iranian state-linked channels, pushing back against speculation of a diplomatic trip.
The denial is the latest in a series of statements from Tehran rejecting reports of foreign travel by top diplomats. As The Zioneer reported on June 14, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei said the negotiating team did not plan to travel to Pakistan or Geneva in the coming days. On July 1, Baqaei denied planned talks with the U.S. in Doha. On August 4, Iran denied ongoing negotiations with the United States, with Baqaei telling the Wall Street Journal that no talks were taking place.
The reports that prompted Wednesday's denial have not been independently verified. The purpose and timing of any potential Araghchi visit to Pakistan remain unclear.
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