Pakistan's military leadership held talks with Iranian officials focused on de-escalation and regional peace, with both sides describing the discussions as constructive, amid broader tensions over the U.S.-Israeli military situation in the region.
Pakistan's interior minister announced on Tuesday that talks between Pakistani and Iranian leadership had achieved "significant progress" during a visit to Tehran. The discussions, which included Pakistan's army chief Asim Munir and senior government officials, centered on preventing further regional conflict and establishing pathways toward peace.
According to a statement from the Pakistani military, the two nations explored concrete measures to de-escalate tensions, including the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and strategies for ending the ongoing conflict. Both delegations exchanged perspectives on broader regional stability and explored possibilities for negotiated settlements to existing disputes. Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi characterized the exchange with Iranian leadership as "very constructive," noting that the Iranian President openly presented his government's position on the matters under discussion.
The timing of the talks comes amid heightened tensions in the region. Pakistan's army chief held discussions with U.S. President Donald Trump prior to the Tehran visit, according to Reuters reporting. Trump has recently issued warnings about economic consequences for countries providing support to Iran, while Iran has responded with threats to halt oil exports from the Gulf region.
The White House and U.S. State Department have not yet provided official commentary on the Pakistani-Iranian discussions.
