Iran’s Overseas Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi. File
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Israel took Iranian Overseas Minister Abbas Araghchi and Parliamentary Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf off its hit listing after Pakistan requested that Washington not goal them, a Pakistani supply with information of the discussions informed Reuters on Thursday (March 26, 2026).
“The Israelis had their coordinates and needed to take them out, we informed the U.S. if they’re additionally eradicated then there isn’t a one else to speak to, therefore the U.S. requested the Israelis to again off,” the supply mentioned.
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Pakistan’s navy and international workplace didn’t instantly reply to requests for remark.
The Wall Road Journal first reported that the 2 prime Iranian officers had been quickly faraway from Israel’s listing of officers to eradicate as they discover attainable peace talks. The 2 officers have been faraway from the listing for as much as 4 or 5 days, the Journal mentioned, citing U.S. officers, however didn’t point out any Pakistani function in it.
Pakistan, Egypt and Turkey are enjoying the function of mediator between Tehran and Washington to finish the Iran struggle.
Islamabad has maintained direct contact with each Washington and Tehran at a time when such channels are frozen for many different nations. Islamabad has additionally been seen as a possible venue if peace talks are held.
Iran is reviewing a 15-point proposal from U.S. President Donald Trump, despatched by means of Pakistan, to finish the struggle. The proposal requires eradicating Iran’s shares of extremely enriched uranium, halting enrichment, curbing its ballistic missile program and chopping off funding for regional allies, in keeping with Israeli cupboard sources accustomed to the plan.
Mr. Trump has mentioned Iran is determined to make a deal, whereas Mr. Araghchi mentioned Tehran was reviewing the U.S. proposal however had no intention of holding talks to wind down the battle.
Revealed – March 26, 2026 02:19 pm IST