ISLAMABAD: Pakistan intensified its diplomatic push to de-escalate tensions between the United States and Iran as Field Marshal and Chief of Army Staff Asim Munir and Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi reached Tehran with a high-level delegation, the Inter-Services Public Relations confirmed.
The visit forms part of ongoing mediation aimed at converting the fragile ceasefire into a durable peace agreement.
Meanwhile, sources indicated that a second round of negotiations is likely to take place in Islamabad by the end of next week. Authorities have already directed relevant institutions to ensure administrative preparedness and strict security arrangements ahead of the expected talks.
In addition, officials revealed that the US delegation may include Vice President JD Vance, special envoy Steve Witkoff, and Jared Kushner. On the other hand, Iran is expected to be represented by Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf and Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi.
Earlier, both sides held extensive discussions in Islamabad; however, they failed to reach consensus on critical issues, including Iran’s nuclear and missile programmes, the Strait of Hormuz, and the lifting of US sanctions. Nevertheless, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif reiterated Pakistan’s commitment to bridging differences.
Furthermore, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei confirmed that both countries continue to exchange messages through Pakistan. He noted that discussions also covered a comprehensive ceasefire, sanctions relief, and compensation for war-related damages. However, no breakthrough has yet emerged, despite continued diplomatic engagement.
