The conversations between United States and Iran remain blocked. After the departure of the Iranian Foreign Minister,Abbas Araghchi, from Islamabad became known, the US president,Donald Trump, announced that his envoys,Steve Witkoff andJared Kushner, will ultimately not travel to the capital of Pakistan.
The decision cools diplomatic expectations that had grown in the last few hours before the possibility of new indirect contacts between both parties under Pakistani mediation.
Araqchi leaves without waiting for the US
The head of Iranian diplomacy left Islamabad this Saturday after nearly 24 hours of meetings with the main civilian and military authorities of Pakistan, without waiting for the arrival of the North American delegation.
According to Pakistani diplomatic sources cited by EFE, Araqchi departed with his entourage heading for Oman, the next stop on a regional tour that will also take him to Russia.
Since the beginning of his visit, Tehran had indicated that no direct meeting with American representatives was planned.
Iranian demands on the table
Pakistani sources cited by Reuters point out that during his stay, Araqchi conveyed Iran's demands, as well as its objections to the conditions posed by Washington.
The movement confirms that Pakistan continues to act as a secondary diplomatic channel in a negotiation marked by mutual distrust.
The maritime blockade, main stumbling block
The visit of the Iranian minister took place after the failure of contacts that were to be held days ago. According to various sources, the talks stalled due to Tehran's refusal to negotiate as long as the United States maintains restrictions on Iranian ports and on commercial navigation linked to the country.
That pulse is framed within the crisis opened around the Strait of Hormuz, where Washington and Iran maintain crossed threats and growing military tension.
Oman returns to the scene
Araqchi's departure for Oman reinforces Muscat's traditional role as an intermediary between both powers. The sultanate has served on several occasions as a discreet bridge for sensitive talks on regional security and the nuclear program.
Open negotiation, but without progress
The double move —the departure of the Iranian minister and the cancellation of the US trip— leaves an immediate conclusion: the talks are not broken, but they are still far from a decisive phase.
For now, diplomacy remains alive, although without direct contact and with each side trying to negotiate from a position of strength.