IRAN FM LAUNCHES DIPLOMATIC TOUR AMID CONFLICT Abbas Araghchi will visit Pakistan, Oman, and Russia starting Friday, as Iran pushes to ease tensions with the United States.

Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi will begin a diplomatic tour of Pakistan, Oman, and Russia amid ongoing regional tensions, signaling efforts to strengthen regional alliances and potentially de-escalate friction with the United States. The diplomatic outreach may influence geopolitical risk pricing, particularly affecting energy markets and emerging market sentiment through shifts in Middle Eastern stability and Russia-Iran coordination. Russian assets could see indirect support if enhanced cooperation reinforces energy or defense ties, while any perceived reduction in regional conflict risk may marginally ease pressure on Iranian-linked oil supply disruptions. The market will watch for statements on nuclear negotiations or military coordination during Araghchi’s Moscow stop, which could alter risk appetite toward frontier markets and regional capital flows. Upcoming talks between Iranian and U.S. officials, if announced, would be a key catalyst for energy volatility and sanctions-related asset pricing.

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