Pakistan’s Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi arrived in Tehran on Saturday for an unannounced official visit aimed at engaging with senior Iranian officials. During his two-day stay, Naqvi is scheduled to meet with his Iranian counterpart and other top government figures to discuss bilateral relations and regional developments.
This visit marks Naqvi’s second trip to Iran within a span of two months, highlighting Islamabad’s ongoing diplomatic efforts amid a sensitive regional context. Earlier in April, Naqvi traveled to Tehran alongside Chief of Defence Staff and Army Chief Field Marshal Asim Munir. The delegation held talks with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, during which Iran recognized Pakistan’s role in facilitating dialogue between Tehran and Washington.
Pakistan has been actively mediating between the United States and Iran to reduce escalating tensions that intensified earlier this year. Islamabad previously helped broker a temporary ceasefire and hosted backchannel discussions aimed at reviving direct negotiations between the two countries.
Despite continued communication facilitated by Pakistan, significant differences remain, particularly concerning Iran’s nuclear program. Tehran has proposed broader, separate discussions on this matter and has shown willingness to temporarily halt uranium enrichment. However, it has rejected Washington’s demands for longer-term restrictions.
Meanwhile, Pakistan remains hopeful that diplomatic initiatives will persist, even though a comprehensive agreement to formally resolve the ongoing regional tensions has yet to be achieved.
