Pakistani minister in Tehran for unannounced talks: Sources

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Mohsin Naqvi arrived in Tehran on Saturday for unannounced talks with senior Iranian officials, as Islamabad presses its mediation bid to secure a lasting ceasefire between the United States and Iran following failed negotiations in the Pakistani capital earlier this month regarding the ongoing conflict.


Pakistan's Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi arrived in Tehran on Saturday for high-level talks with Iranian officials, Pakistani government sources confirmed, marking Islamabad's latest diplomatic initiative amid ongoing regional mediation efforts. Iranian state media reported the arrival several hours earlier, describing the visit as unannounced.

Scheduled diplomacy

A spokesperson for the Pakistani Interior Ministry told Anadolu the trip had been scheduled in advance, though specific details remained closely held pending formal meetings. The ministry said it would issue a statement following any meeting between Naqvi and his Iranian counterpart, without elaborating on the agenda.

Mediation context

The visit comes as Pakistan has positioned itself as a key intermediary between Washington and Tehran since hostilities erupted on February 28, when the US and Israel launched strikes against Iran. Islamabad helped broker a ceasefire that took effect on April 8, though subsequent talks in the Pakistani capital failed to produce a durable settlement.

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