Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi is set to return to Islamabad on Sunday for further discussions with Pakistani officials, a state-linked media outlet reported, even though U.S. envoys won’t be there after President Trump canceled their trip.

By Saad Sayeed, Ariba Shahid and Steve Holland ISLAMABAD/WASHINGTON, April 25 (Reuters) - Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi laid out Iran's demands and its reservations about U.S. positions on Saturday as Islamabad hosted a new push to end a war that has killed thousands and roiled global markets.

Officials in Tehran condemned the U.S. for "armed piracy" after the U.S. Navy fired upon and seized an Iran-flagged tanker in the Strait of Hormuz.

No date has been set for the second round of US-Iran peace talks, but Islamabad has been turned into a fortress with sweeping security restrictions, forcing locals to grapple with frustration and uncertainty,

In a bold declaration, an MP from Iran has criticized the recent diplomatic discussions held in Pakistan, deeming them a 'tactical blunder.' He contended that engaging in dialogue about Iran's nuclear ambitions has undermined Tehran's negotiating position.

Iranian security forces said they destroyed an operational cell of Sunni outfit after it infiltrated from across border into Rask region of Sistan-Baluchestan province in southeastern Iran.

Iranian state television has issued an on-screen alert saying that “no delegation from Iran has visited Islamabad

Both sides remain dug in rhetorically, with Donald Trump warning that "lots of bombs" will "start going off" if there’s no agreement before the ceasefire deadline.