IRANIAN FOREIGN MINISTER ARAQCHI TO TRAVEL TO ISLAMABAD, MUSCAT AND MOSCOW - IRAN STATE MEDIA

Iranian Foreign Minister Araqchi’s planned visits to Islamabad, Muscat, and Moscow signal renewed diplomatic outreach amid heightened regional tensions and ongoing nuclear negotiations. The trip highlights Iran’s efforts to strengthen strategic partnerships, particularly with Russia, at a time when both nations face international sanctions and seek to deepen energy and security cooperation. Market exposure centers on Russian and Iranian financial and energy assets, where any advancement in bilateral coordination could affect regional supply dynamics and sanction enforcement risks. Increased diplomatic alignment with Russia may reinforce capital and trade flows between the two, supporting Russian sovereign debt and energy export expectations. Traders will watch for statements on energy collaboration or defense pacts emerging from the Moscow leg of the trip as a near-term catalyst.

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