Iran foreign minister in Islamabad for peace talks

About this episode

The episode discusses peace talks between Iran and the US, featuring insights from the Iranian foreign minister in Islamabad.

Iranian foreign minister Arras Araghchi is in Islamabad today to discuss peace between his country and the US. Donald Trump’s foreign policy advisors Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff are travelling to Pakistan’s capital later to do the same. The Iranian foreign ministry, however, has said no direct talks with the US are planned. The BBC’s Pakistan correspondent gives us the latest. Also in the programme: Explosions and gunfire in Mali as armed groups launch coordinated attacks. (Photo: Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, 17th February 2026. Credit: Reuters/Pierre Albouy TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY) This programme has been edited since transmission due to rights.

People in this episode

Host: BBC's Pakistan correspondent

Guest: Arras Araghchi

Topics covered

• Iran
• US foreign policy
• peace talks
• Pakistan
• Mali attacks

Keywords

• Iran
• peace talks
• US foreign policy
• Islamabad
• Mali
• explosions
• gunfire

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: BBC

Places: Iran, Pakistan, US, Islamabad, Mali

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