Tehran discussions focus on de-escalation, reopening Strait of Hormuz and a negotiated path to peace

By Sadiq Abdulfatah

Pakistan and Iran have made “significant progress” in talks aimed at preventing further escalation of the conflict involving Iran, while exploring a path towards peace, Pakistan’s Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi said on Tuesday.

Naqvi made the remarks at the end of his visit to Tehran, where he accompanied Pakistan’s army chief, Asim Munir, for discussions with Iranian leadership.

According to a statement from the Pakistani military, the talks focused on measures to prevent further escalation, the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and an expedited end to the conflict.

The two sides also discussed regional peace and possible ways to reach a negotiated settlement to the dispute, the statement said.

Naqvi said Iranian President shared his government’s perspective during the meeting, describing the exchange as constructive.

“The Iranian President candidly shared his government’s perspective and we had a very constructive exchange on the issues involved,” Naqvi said in a post on X.

The talks came as tensions remain high over the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran. The White House and the U.S. State Department had not immediately responded to requests for comment made outside business hours.

According to source on Monday, Munir had spoken with U.S. President Donald Trump ahead of his visit to Tehran.

Trump last week warned of economic consequences for countries providing “any type of lifeline to Iran” as his administration seeks to isolate Tehran.

Iran, meanwhile, has vowed to shut down all oil exports from the Gulf.

Source: Reuters