
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi arrived in Islamabad Friday as US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner traveled to Pakistan for peace talks. Iran stated it has no intention to negotiate with the US. Oil prices showed mixed movement with Brent crude above $100 and WTI dropping 1.5 percent. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent confirmed the US will not renew waivers for Russian or Iranian oil purchases.