Iran’s Araghchi, Pakistan army chief discuss regional developments as US-Iran talks stall

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and Pakistan’s army chief Asim Munir discussed the latest regional developments in a phone call during Araghchi’s visit to Beijing on Wednesday, Iranian media reported, as US-Iran negotiations remain stalled with no agreement in sight. For all the latest headlines, follow our Google News channel online or via the app. Araghchi was on a visit to Beijing this week. China is a top economic partner of Iran, buying much of its oil output, and also an important diplomatic backer. For his part, US President Donald Trump said he hoped an end to the war against Iran was near. “Well, hopefully we are towards the end of the war,” Trump told reporters. “They want to make a deal. We’ll see how that works out,” he said on Iran, reiterating past comments. Trump also said he had heard from Iran “directly,” without elaborating. With agencies Read more: Iranian foreign minister to visit China on Wednesday: Beijing Advertisement Advertisement