Iranian FM Araghchi to visit Pakistan as talks with US set to resume

Iranian foreign minister to visit Pakistan as US-Iran talks resume, straining local residents with road closures and economic disruption. | Contesto: cronaca

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• Iranian FM Araghchi to visit Pakistan as talks with US set to resume

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Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi is set to visit Pakistan this week, just as the country prepares to host a new round of talks between the United States and Iran, officials confirmed Monday. The visit comes amid heightened diplomatic activity in the region, with Pakistan positioning itself as a mediator between the two longtime adversaries. Residents of the twin cities of Rawalpindi and Islamabad, however, are bracing for the fallout of the high-stakes diplomacy. Road closures have already begun, with major arteries blocked to secure the routes used by diplomatic convoys. Courts in the area have been suspended, and local businesses report a sharp decline in customers, as movement restrictions and security measures disrupt daily life. The economic strain is mounting for many families who rely on daily wages and small-scale trade. Shopkeepers in markets near the diplomatic enclave say they have lost up to half their usual income since the security lockdowns began. “We cannot afford another day like this,” said one vendor, who asked not to be named. The closures are expected to last through the duration of the talks, which could extend several days. Pakistan’s role as a host for the US-Iran negotiations underscores its growing diplomatic influence in the region, but it also exposes the country to the logistical and political challenges of managing such sensitive talks. Analysts note that Islamabad is walking a fine line, balancing its longstanding ties with Iran against its strategic partnership with Washington. The talks themselves are expected to focus on Iran’s nuclear program and regional security issues. Previous rounds have yielded little progress, and both sides have signaled limited expectations for a breakthrough. Still, the fact that the discussions are taking place at all is seen as a positive sign after months of stalled communication. For now, the immediate impact is felt most acutely by the residents of the twin cities, who are left to navigate the disruptions without a clear timeline for when normalcy will return. The question remains whether the diplomatic gains, if any, will outweigh the economic and social costs borne by the local...

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