Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi is expected to return to Islamabad on Sunday, despite US President Donald Trump cancelling the US envoys' trip to Pakistan.
Araghchi had met Pakistani leaders, including Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Pakistan Army chief Asim Munir, on Saturday before leaving for Oman.
He is likely to meet Pakistani officials again to convey Iran's positions and views on the framework of any understanding to completely end the war.
The Iranian foreign minister had left for Oman on Saturday, engaging in high-level consultations, and other Iranian envoys had headed back to Tehran to consult and obtain necessary instructions on issues related to ending the war.
Officials see Araghchi's return as a hopeful sign, highlighting that the expected return is part of the process.
A statement by the Iranian foreign ministry said Araghchi and the Sultan of Oman discussed security and safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz, with the former stressing the need for regional countries to shape collective security mechanisms free from US intervention.
After his meeting with Pakistani officials, Araghchi said it was a very fruitful visit, adding that he had conveyed Iran's position concerning a workable framework to permanently end the war on Iran.
US President Trump cancelled the US special envoy's visit to Islamabad, saying Iran can call if they want to talk, and that there was no point sitting around talking about nothing.
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian spoke to Pakistan PM Sharif, saying Tehran would not enter imposed negotiations under a blockade or threats, and that the US must first remove obstacles, including its maritime blockade of Iranian ports, before the framework for a peace agreement is laid.
