Iran’s Foreign Minister headed to Russia on Sunday (April 26, 2026) as peace efforts between Tehran and Washington hung in the balance, following a flurry of regional diplomacy and the collapse of planned talks in Pakistan.

Abbas Araghchi visited Oman between trips to the Pakistani capital, Islamabad and is expected to meet President Vladimir Putin on Monday (April 27, 2026), according to the Iranian ambassador.

Iran, through ‌Pakistani mediators, gave the U.S. ⁠a new proposal ‌on the reopening ‌of ‌the ⁠Strait of Hormuz ⁠and the ending of ‌the war, with nuclear negotiations postponed ‌for a later stage, Axios ⁠reported on Sunday (April 26, 2026), ‌citing a U.S. official and two ‌sources with knowledge of the ⁠matter.

Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif spoke with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and discussed the evolving regional situation.

“During their warm and cordial conversation that lasted fifty minutes, the two leaders had a detailed exchange of views on the current regional situation and ongoing efforts to promote peace and stability in the region,” the Prime Minister’s office said.