Iranian Delegation to Arrive in Islamabad Friday for US Talks

Heightened security measures in Islamabad.

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An Iranian delegation is expected to arrive in Islamabad on Friday night, officials in Pakistan’s capital said, ahead of crucial peace talks with the US set for Saturday.

Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and Parliament Speaker Mohammad-Bagher Ghalibaf will lead the delegation, one of the people said, asking not to be identified because the discussions are private.