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In times of crisis, when hope is thin and catastrophe seems nearly inevitable, the youth of Pakistan steps up to the task and… finds a prominent figure to develop the biggest crush on.

That’s right guys, Pakistani netizens have started fangirling once again and this time, the unsuspecting target of their affections is Iran’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Abbas Araghchi, who is visiting Islamabad this week for high-stakes negotiations with the United States.

X was flush with fan cams and edits of the minister, with one user calling him “aura guy”.

Someone on X asked the ultimate question on everyone’s mind right now — we don’t know, but we have suggestions for lunch.

People in Islamabad had their own reactions to Araghchi being in town: some were happy to have him, other’s had FOMO because they couldn’t see him personally.

FOMO is probably what led one netizen to demand the minister be taken to Centaurus for a meet and greet with all his fans.

Another said they would be forced to take drastic measures if denied the opportunity to meet Araghchi.

There was just a little bit of comparison between the negotiators on both sides.

Lastly, in a display of traditional Islamabadi hospitality, someone suggested the guest be taken the city’s serene hiking trails and given some time to rest. “He’s been through a lot, he needs some fresh air,” the user said.

Whatever their reasons may be, everyone is looking towards Islamabad today (Saturday) as talks between the US and Iranian delegations are set to commence. A breakthrough in the talks could bring the region closer to peace if a resolution to the month-long war between the US, Israel and Iran can be reached.