Pakistan’s Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi held fresh discussions in Tehran with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi as diplomatic efforts continue to secure a lasting end to the conflict between the United States and Iran.
According to Iran’s semi-official Tasnim News Agency on Friday, the meeting focused on proposals linked to ongoing indirect negotiations between Tehran and Washington. The talks come amid continued regional tensions following months of military confrontation involving Iran, the US and Israel.
Iran’s semi-official ISNA News Agency reported late Thursday that Pakistan remains actively involved in facilitating communication between the two sides. Diplomatic message exchanges are continuing as negotiators attempt to reach a broader framework agreement, although several major differences reportedly remain unresolved.
Naqvi, who travelled to Tehran for the second time this week, is said to have delivered a message from the American side to Iranian officials during the latest round of discussions.
According to Pakistani sources cited by ISNA, a possible visit by Asim Munir may take place if Tehran and Washington move closer to finalising the proposed agreement.
One of the key sticking points remains Iran’s nuclear programme. Under a previously reported 14-point proposal presented by Tehran, Iran seeks separate negotiations on nuclear issues, including uranium enrichment, within 30 days after a permanent ceasefire is established.
Washington, however, reportedly wants the nuclear dispute to be resolved before any long-term ceasefire arrangement is finalised.
Regional tensions escalated after joint American and Israeli strikes targeted Iran in February. Tehran later responded with attacks against Israel, US allies in the Gulf region and by closing the strategically important Strait of Hormuz.
A ceasefire brokered through Pakistani mediation took effect on 8 April, but subsequent negotiations in Islamabad failed to secure a permanent settlement.
US President Donald Trump later extended the truce indefinitely while continuing restrictions on vessels traveling to and from Iranian ports through the Strait of Hormuz.
