In Bid to Revive Peace Efforts, Pakistan’s Asim Munir and Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi Reach Tehran as Islamabad Steps Up Mediation Between Washington and Tehran After Failed Islamabad Talks

Pakistan has stepped up efforts to revive stalled peace negotiations between the United States and Iran, with Asim Munir and Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi arriving in Tehran for high-level talks.

The visit follows the collapse of earlier negotiations held in Islamabad, where attempts to extend a fragile ceasefire between United States and Iran failed to produce a breakthrough. Pakistani officials are now seeking to re-engage both sides and prevent further escalation.

During their meetings in Tehran, the Pakistani delegation is expected to hold discussions with senior Iranian officials, including Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi. The talks are aimed at narrowing differences and exploring the possibility of resuming negotiations, potentially through a new round of dialogue hosted by Pakistan.

Islamabad has increasingly positioned itself as a neutral intermediary, maintaining communication channels with both Washington and Tehran. The latest visit reflects Pakistan’s growing diplomatic role in managing tensions in the region, particularly as the ceasefire between the two sides remains uncertain.

Key issues continue to divide the United States and Iran, including disagreements over Iran’s nuclear programme and the scope of sanctions relief. While both sides have signaled limited openness to dialogue, neither has shown willingness to make major concessions.

With the ceasefire at risk of expiring, Pakistan’s mediation efforts are seen as critical in preventing a return to open conflict. However, diplomats caution that significant challenges remain, and it is unclear whether the Tehran talks will succeed in breaking the current deadlock.