Pakistan, Iran Report Progress in Talks to End U.S.-Israeli War

Pakistan and Iran have reported “significant progress” in diplomatic talks aimed at preventing further escalation in the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran and finding a path toward a negotiated end to the conflict.

Pakistan’s Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi said Tuesday that discussions in Tehran produced constructive results. Naqvi accompanied Pakistan’s army chief, Asim Munir, during meetings with senior Iranian officials, including the country’s president.

According to a statement from the Pakistani military, the talks centered on several key issues, including efforts to de-escalate regional tensions, reopen the Strait of Hormuz and accelerate diplomatic efforts to bring the conflict to an end.

Pakistan and Iran also discussed broader regional security and potential steps toward a negotiated settlement. The Strait of Hormuz remains a critical focus because of its importance to global oil shipments and the wider energy market.

“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.

Munir’s Tehran trip followed discussions with U.S. President Donald Trump. Reuters reported Monday that the Pakistani army chief spoke with Trump before traveling to Iran, placing Islamabad in a potentially important diplomatic position as tensions between Washington and Tehran remain elevated.

The talks come as the Trump administration intensifies economic pressure on Iran. Trump warned last week that countries providing “any type of lifeline to Iran” could face economic consequences as Washington seeks to further isolate Tehran.

Iran has responded with its own warning, threatening to halt all oil exports from the Gulf if pressure continues.

Pakistan’s diplomatic engagement with Iran could therefore play a role in efforts to reduce regional tensions and restore shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. While no formal peace agreement was announced, officials described the Tehran discussions as progress toward preventing further escalation and pursuing a negotiated resolution to the war.