Iran Resumes Commercial Flights Amid Diplomatic Efforts with Pakistan
Iran has restarted its commercial flight operations from Tehran's main airport following a ceasefire with the U.S. This marks a significant step in easing tensions after months of conflict. Concurrently, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi is engaging in diplomatic discussions in Islamabad with Pakistani leaders to facilitate dialogue between Iran and the U.S. The Iranian delegation aims to strengthen ties and promote peace, while the global energy market remains affected by ongoing disruptions. This article delves into the latest developments in Iran's aviation sector and its diplomatic maneuvers with Pakistan.
Apr 25, 2026, 16:30 IST
Iran's Flight Operations Restart
On Saturday, Iran resumed commercial flights from Tehran's main international airport, marking the first such operation since the onset of conflict with the United States and Israel nearly two months ago. According to state television, flights departed from Imam Khomeini International Airport to Istanbul, Muscat, and Medina. Flight tracking service Flightradar24 reported that at least three flights took off for Istanbul on Saturday morning. Following a ceasefire with the U.S., Iran had partially reopened its airspace earlier this month, signaling a reduction in hostilities between the two nations.
Diplomatic Engagements in Islamabad
This development coincided with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi's arrival in Islamabad, where he held two rounds of discussions with Pakistan's military and political leadership on Friday night. The Pakistani Foreign Ministry stated that the Iranian delegation would continue talks with senior officials, while U.S. diplomats were expected to arrive in Islamabad on Saturday. The White House confirmed that Donald Trump is sending Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner to Pakistan as part of efforts to resume ceasefire negotiations with Tehran. However, shortly after Araghchi's arrival, Iran indicated that any discussions with U.S. representatives would be indirect, with Pakistani officials acting as mediators.
Ongoing Diplomatic Efforts
These diplomatic initiatives are taking place following an indefinite ceasefire that has halted most fighting, although energy shipments continue to be disrupted due to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, impacting global markets. Following Trump's announcement earlier this week to extend the ceasefire, Pakistan is actively working to bring Washington and Tehran back to the negotiating table, responding to Islamabad's request for more time in its diplomatic efforts.
Meeting with Pakistani Officials
Iranian Delegation in Pakistan
On Saturday, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi met with Asim Munir in Islamabad. ये खबर आप गज़ब वायरल में पढ़ रहे हैं। During this meeting, efforts to promote dialogue among Pakistan, the U.S., and Iran were discussed. A brief video shared by the Iranian embassy showed that the meeting included Foreign Ministry spokesperson Ismail Baghaei and Iran's Ambassador Reza Amiri Moghadam. The embassy confirmed the meeting with a short caption but did not disclose details of the discussions. Araghchi arrived in Islamabad late Friday, where he was welcomed by senior officials, including Munir, Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, and Home Minister Mohsin Naqvi.