Mohsin Naqvi says Pakistan hopes to help “conclude the negotiations” between the United States and Iran after holding talks with senior Iranian official Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf.
According to Iran’s semiofficial Mehr News Agency, the two sides discussed the stalled US-Iran peace negotiations during meetings linked to recent diplomatic contacts in Islamabad.
Ghalibaf criticized the American military presence in the region, saying some governments believed US involvement would bring security, but “recent events showed that this presence not only does not bring security, but also creates insecurity.”
Naqvi stressed growing ties between Islamabad and Tehran, saying:
“Iran and Pakistan were close before, but now they are closer.”
He also praised Iran’s negotiation approach, saying Ghalibaf defended Iran’s national interests while also attempting to resolve tensions through diplomacy.
The remarks come amid increasing regional pressure to avoid another military escalation after recent warnings from Donald Trump and reports of stalled negotiations between Washington and Tehran.
Why This Matters
Pakistan has increasingly positioned itself as a regional diplomatic bridge between Middle Eastern powers, particularly as tensions rise over:
- Iran’s nuclear program
- US sanctions
- Israeli-Iranian military threats
- Security concerns in the Gulf region
Analysts say Islamabad’s involvement could help keep communication channels open at a time when trust between Washington and Tehran remains extremely low.