Naqvi Visits Tehran As Pakistan Pushes US-Iran Peace Talks

Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi arrived in Tehran on Saturday for an official two-day visit aimed at supporting Pakistan’s diplomatic effort to revive peace talks between Iran and the United States. The visit has become a major regional development because it places Islamabad again at the centre of attempts to lower tensions in the Middle East.

Iranian media reported that Naqvi travelled to the Islamic Republic as part of Pakistan’s continuing push to facilitate negotiations and encourage regional stability. His arrival came at a sensitive moment, with dialogue between Tehran and Washington facing obstacles despite a ceasefire that has reduced open hostilities.

Naqvi was received by Iranian Interior Minister Eskandar Momeni, and the two sides discussed bilateral ties, regional peace and possible steps to restart stalled talks between Iran and the United States. Their meeting also focused on the broader security situation and the need to prevent another round of escalation.

During the talks, Momeni reportedly appreciated the mediation efforts of Pakistan’s military leadership, particularly Field Marshal Asim Munir, who recently visited Iran as part of Islamabad’s diplomatic outreach. Pakistani officials have increasingly presented the country as a bridge-builder capable of engaging both Tehran and Washington.

Naqvi’s Tehran visit follows earlier high-level engagement by Pakistan’s security and diplomatic leadership. Field Marshal Munir previously met senior Iranian officials, including President Masoud Pezeshkian, Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and other political and military figures involved in discussions on the regional crisis.

Pakistan also hosted important contacts between Iranian and American delegations last month, giving Islamabad a visible role in one of the most delicate diplomatic tracks in the region. The talks were viewed as significant because direct engagement between the two sides has remained rare and politically difficult for decades.

The timing of Naqvi’s visit is important because Iranian officials have indicated that messages have been received from Washington about a possible continuation of negotiations. However, public statements from Iranian leaders suggest that Tehran remains cautious and is demanding recognition of its proposed terms before any meaningful progress can be made.

For Pakistan, the mediation effort carries both diplomatic and strategic value. Instability in the Gulf and the wider Middle East can affect Pakistan’s fuel costs, remittances, maritime routes and the safety of Pakistani workers abroad, making de-escalation directly relevant to national economic and security interests.

The next phase will depend on whether Naqvi’s meetings in Tehran can help reopen channels between Iran and the United States. If Pakistan succeeds in keeping dialogue alive, Islamabad could strengthen its regional standing, but failure to move the talks forward may leave the fragile peace process vulnerable to fresh pressure.