Is a quiet deal forming? Mojtaba sends top diplomat to Islamabad as US–Iran talks near second round

Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has announced a high-stakes diplomatic tour across Pakistan, Oman and Russia, raising hopes of a possible breakthrough in stalled U.S.-Iran talks. Islamabad is expected to act as a key bridge, with messages passed to Washington amid indirect negotiations. Meanwhile, the U.S. is escalating pressure, expanding its naval blockade and seizing oil tankers linked to Iran. Donald Trump has warned that if diplomacy fails, military action could resume. With ships turned back and tensions rising in Hormuz, the region faces a critical test between peace efforts and renewed conflict.