Pakistan’s Chief of Defence Forces and Army Chief, Field Marshal Asim Munir, has arrived in Tehran and held high-level meetings with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and other senior officials, according to statements shared by Iranian authorities.
The visit was described by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) as part of ongoing mediation efforts between the United States and Iran. A formal delegation accompanied the Pakistani military chief, including Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi.
Following the meeting, Foreign Minister Araghchi expressed appreciation for Pakistan’s role in facilitating dialogue, noting that the engagement reflects strong bilateral ties and a shared commitment to regional peace and stability.
The visit comes shortly after Iran confirmed that communication with the United States has continued indirectly through Pakistan, following recent talks held in Islamabad. According to Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei, messages have been exchanged through Pakistani channels since the latest round of negotiations.
Iranian officials reiterated that while the country’s right to enrich uranium is “indisputable,” the level of enrichment remains open to negotiation. Tehran has also rejected what it calls “unreasonable and unrealistic” demands from the United States, while emphasizing that its nuclear program is strictly for peaceful purposes.
US President Donald Trump has recently commented on the diplomatic efforts, suggesting that talks with Iran could resume soon and indicating that Pakistan may play a central role in facilitating future engagement. He described Pakistan’s leadership as actively contributing to the mediation process.
Earlier discussions hosted in Islamabad brought together Iranian and US representatives in what marked one of the most significant diplomatic engagements between the two sides since 1979. Although those talks concluded without a formal agreement, both parties reportedly agreed to keep communication channels open.
Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has also confirmed that diplomatic efforts are ongoing, stating that full efforts are being made to resolve outstanding issues between the parties.
The broader ceasefire arrangement between the US and Iran, brokered earlier in April, remains in place but is considered fragile. Recent developments, including maritime tensions and disagreements over sanctions and enrichment levels, have raised concerns about its long-term stability.
As regional diplomacy continues, Pakistan’s role as a mediator appears to be expanding, placing it at the center of one of the most sensitive geopolitical negotiations in recent years.
