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Iran steps up diplomacy as foreign minister heads to Moscow for talks
April 26, 2026
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Abbas Araghchi is heading to Moscow for talks with Vladimir Putin, as Iran intensifies diplomatic efforts amid rising tensions with the United States. Araghchi’s visit follows a regional tour that included stops in Oman and Pakistan, along with consultations with partners across the Gulf and wider region, including Qatar, Turkey, Saudi Arabia and Egypt.
A key focus of discussions is the security of the Strait of Hormuz, a vital global shipping route, amid escalating incidents involving naval forces. Meanwhile, Donald Trump has cancelled plans to send envoys to Pakistan, saying Tehran’s latest proposal was “not good enough”. Iran says it remains open to negotiations but is seeking guarantees on security, sovereignty and an end to hostilities. However, deep mistrust between the two sides continues to complicate diplomatic efforts. Regional and international actors are now stepping up mediation attempts, raising cautious hopes for a possible framework to ease tensions. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ Download AJE Mobile App: https://aje.io/AJEMobile #aljazeeraenglish #BreakingNews #aljazeeralivenews #aljazeeraenglish #palestine #newsfeed #news #aljazera #latestnews #gaza #israel #Iran #BreakingNews #news
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