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Iran’s president arrives in Pakistan for peace talks
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian arrived in Pakistan on Tuesday for talks with mediators seeking a permanent end to the US-Israeli war on Iran. The visit comes as mediators continue efforts to advance a new peace deal, with Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif saying Iran's ballistic missile programme was not discussed and was never part of the negotiations. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on X : 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.news/AJEMobile
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Associated Press
· Jun 23, 2026
LIVE: Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian arrives in Pakistan
Iran’s president traveled to Pakistan for talks with officials who have been mediating negotiations between Tehran and Washington on a permanent end to the war in the Middle East. #iran #pakistan #live Credit: PTV
Anadolu Agency
· Jun 23, 2026
Pakistan's Sharif pledges continued mediation as Iranian president visits Islamabad
Shehbaz Sharif to visit Tehran next week as US, Iran continue engagements under Islamabad agreement to permanently end war
Times of India
· Jul 6, 2026
Next round of US-Iran talks likely in Islamabad: Report
Islamabad is poised to host crucial technical negotiations between the US and Iran, following a June 18 memorandum aimed at West Asian peace. These talks, expected around July 11, will delve into Iran's nuclear program, sanctions relief, and regional security. The discussions build upon the framework established in the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding, seeking a comprehensive agreement within a 60-day timeframe.
Iran Herald
· Jun 23, 2026
Update: Pakistani PM says he will visit Iran next week
ISLAMABAD, June 23 (Xinhua) -- Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said at a joint press conference with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Tuesday that he will visit Iran next week to pay respects to late Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and reaffirm Pakistan's solidarity with Iran.The Iranian president arrived in Pakistan on Tuesday for an official visit to discuss the ongoing diplomatic e
Presstv
· Jun 22, 2026
President Pezeshkian to visit Pakistan for high-level talks
The Iranian president is scheduled to embark on an official visit to Pakistan for high-level talks.
The Tribune
· Jul 5, 2026
Next round of US-Iran talks likely to be held in Islamabad: Report
Pakistan capital Islamabad is emerging as the leading venue for the next round of technical negotiations between the US and Iran, a media report said on Sunday. The US and Iran signed the memorandum of understanding on June 18, aimed at restoring peace in West Asia. It was followed by technical-level talks in Switzerland on []
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Related coverage for "Iran’s president arrives in Pakistan for peace talks": Associated Press — LIVE: Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian arrives in Pakistan. Anadolu Agency — Pakistan's Sharif pledges continued mediation as Iranian president visits Islamabad. Times of India — Next round of US-Iran talks likely in Islamabad: Report. Iran Herald — Update: Pakistani PM says he will visit Iran next week . Presstv — President Pezeshkian to visit Pakistan for high-level talks. The Tribune — Next round of US-Iran talks likely to be held in Islamabad: Report