Pakistan Claims Progress Toward US-Iran Peace Talks

Pakistan officials are claiming major strides were made during high-level discussions in Tehran aimed at ending the war between the US and Iran. These talks happened on Monday as part of a full day diplomatic visit by Pakistan's army chief, Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, and Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi.

The Pakistani military issued a statement Tuesday calling the trip "part of Pakistan's diplomatic efforts to end the stalemate in the ongoing US-Iran conflict and explore ways for achieving enduring peace." They also mentioned finding paths toward a permanent stop to instability across the region. Munir sat down with several top Iranian leaders, including President Masoud Pezeshkian, Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, and Supreme National Security Council Secretary Mohsen Rezaei.

"Comprehensive discussions focused on measures to prevent further escalation, reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and expedited termination of the conflict," the military added in its release.

After the meetings wrapped up, Naqvi took to social media platform X to note that both sides looked over the steps needed to bring back the Islamabad MoU. That is an interim framework meant to end the war, mediated by Pakistan. He said President Pezeshkian shared Iran's concerns openly and that constructive talks covered all issues.

"Significant progress was made, and the meeting concluded on a highly positive note," Naqvi wrote. "We remain hopeful that this momentum will help pave the way for further progress and lasting peace in the region."

Tasnim, an Iranian media outlet, reported that Pezeshkian told Munir the United States needs to change its approach toward Tehran. "The United States must correct its tone and approach in dealing with Iran instead of dictating terms and resorting to coercion," he was quoted as saying. He warned that US intimidation would complicate implementing the MoU, Tasnim reported.

That agreement was signed by Washington and Tehran on June 17 but quickly fell apart after renewed ship seizures and strikes in the Gulf. It expired last week. Now the diplomatic push arrives at a critical moment. The Trump administration recently warned of severe economic penalties for any country supporting Iran, while Tehran has threatened to shut down Gulf oil exports completely in response.

What happens next could reshape the entire region.