Speaking from Russia, where he is scheduled to meet with Vladimir Putin, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said the US's 'excessive demands' had led the first round of peace talks, held in Pakistan, to fail 'despite progress.'

Iranian FM Abbas Araghchi arrives in Pakistan for talks on U.S.-Iran ceasefire and regional developments amid ongoing tensions.

Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi's trip comes as Pakistan tries to bring both sides back to the table. The White House did not immediately respond to whether a US delegation will…