Pakistan and Iran made 'significant progress' in talks on conflict, minister says
Pakistan said talks in Tehran made significant progress on de-escalation, with both sides discussing reopening the Strait of Hormuz and ending the conflict.
- On Monday, Defence Forces Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir concluded a visit to Tehran, meeting Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and senior officials to discuss regional stability amid the Iran-US conflict.
- Munir spoke with President Donald Trump before his Tehran visit as part of Pakistan's diplomatic efforts to end the stalemate in the Iran-US conflict and explore pathways for enduring regional peace.
- Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi reported "significant progress" in talks focused on preventing further escalation, reopening the Strait of Hormuz, and expedited termination of the conflict.
- While Iranian leadership appreciated Pakistan's constructive role in facilitating dialogue, Trump warned last week against providing "any type of lifeline to Iran" as he seeks to isolate the country.
- Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi noted the Iranian President "candidly shared his government's perspective," with both sides discussing measures for restoration of the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding to pave the way for peace.
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The meeting was part of Islamabad's intermediary role and coincided with the announcement by U.S. Treasury Chief Scott Bessent of the 'Economic Paris' operation against Iran, which seeks to punish anyone who trades with the Persian country.
Pakistan and Iran made significant progress in talks focused on the US and Israel's war on Iran and the possibilities for peace, Pakistani representatives said Tuesday after a visit by the country's delegation to Tehran.
Pakistan's Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi said that the meeting with the Iranian President focused on the US-Iran conflict, tensions in West Asia, and the revival of the Islamabad MoU. He said the talks were constructive, significant progress was made, and it is hoped that they will pave the way for further progress and lasting peace in the region.
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Pakistan and Iran made 'significant progress' in talks on conflict, minister says
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Iran made "significant progress" in talks that focused on the US-Israeli war on Iran and a path to peace, Pakistan's interior minister said on Tuesday (Aug 25), at the end of a visit to Tehran.
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