Pakistan says significant progress made in talks on Iran-US war

There has been significant progress during high-level discussions in Tehran aimed at ending the US-Israel war on Iran, according to Pakistani office-holders.

Key points

• The discussions took place on Monday during a daylong diplomatic mission to Tehran by Pakistan's army chief, Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, and Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi.
• Iranian media outlet Tasnim remarked Pezeshkian informed Munir that the US must change its approach towards 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.
• "Comprehensive discussions focused on measures to prevent further escalation, reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and expedited termination of the conflict, " it continued.
• He continued that President Pezeshkian shared Iran's worries openly and that constructive discussions were held on all the matters.

Meanwhile, the discussions took place on Monday during a daylong diplomatic mission to Tehran by Pakistan's army chief, Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, and Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi.

Meanwhile, the Pakistani military published a statement on Tuesday, describing the trip as "part of Pakistan's diplomatic efforts to end the stalemate in the ongoing US-Iran conflict and explore ways for achieving enduring peace and permanent end to instability in the region".

While in Tehran, Munir held meetings with a number of Iranian leaders, including President Masoud Pezeshkian, Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and Supreme National Security Council Secretary Mohsen Rezaei, the military stated.

After the meetings, Naqvi stated on social media platform X that both sides reviewed the steps needed to restore the "Islamabad MoU", an interim framework aimed at ending the war that was mediated by Pakistan. He continued that President Pezeshkian shared Iran's worries openly and that constructive discussions were held on all the matters.

"Significant progress was created, and the gathering concluded on a highly positive note. We remain hopeful that this momentum will support pave the way for further progress and lasting peace in the region, " Naqvi stated.

"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 cautioned that US "intimidation" would complicate the process of implementing the MoU, Tasnim noted.

Notably, the MoU was signed by Washington and Tehran on June 17, but it shortly faltered after renewed ship seizures and strikes in the Gulf, and then expired last week.

Notably, the diplomatic push comes at a crucial time. While Tehran has threatened to shut down Gulf oil exports completely in response, the Trump administration lately cautioned of severe economic penalties for any country supporting Iran.

In short, pakistan says significant progress made in talks on Iran is the central thread here, and readers can expect follow-up reporting as the picture becomes clearer.