Iranian parliament security official Ebrahim Rezaei said Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi’s recent visits to Pakistan, Oman and Russia were not meant for nuclear talks and were instead focused on bilateral relations and regional developments. The remarks came amid intensified diplomatic activity across the region and renewed scrutiny over Iran’s foreign policy direction.
Rezaei, the spokesperson for the parliament’s National Security and Foreign Policy Commission, said the trips were part of wider consultations on regional issues rather than a nuclear negotiating track. Reporting on Araghchi’s travel showed that the Iranian foreign minister was scheduled to visit Islamabad, Muscat and Moscow for bilateral consultations and discussions on the regional situation.
According to the reports, Araghchi’s agenda included talks in Pakistan, a stop in Oman and further meetings in Russia. Reuters-style coverage and other international reporting said he departed Islamabad for Moscow after his regional meetings, while Iranian officials framed the tour as diplomatic engagement rather than direct nuclear negotiations.
Rezaei also said the Foreign Ministry carries out the top policies of the Islamic Republic and sees itself as a “soldier” of the country’s leadership. His comments underscored the close alignment between Iran’s foreign policy institutions and the office of the supreme leader, which retains major authority over strategic decisions.
In the same remarks, Rezaei said Iran’s armed forces are at maximum readiness and would respond with strong force to any attack. His warning came as regional tensions remain high and Iranian officials continue to present a hardline security posture alongside active diplomacy.
Separate reports from April 26 said Rezaei questioned Pakistan’s role as a mediator in any wider negotiations, calling it an unsuitable intermediary. He said a mediator must remain impartial, while also describing Pakistan as a neighbour and friend.
Araghchi’s movements across Pakistan, Oman and Russia have therefore become part of a broader political message from Tehran: diplomacy is continuing, but not on terms that suggest nuclear talks are being held through these visits. The official line from Iran remains that the trip is tied to bilateral relations and regional developments.