Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian held discussions with Pakistani Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi in Tehran, marking the sixth visit by the Pakistani official since hostilities between the United States and Israel against Iran commenced in February. The meeting underscored efforts by Pakistan and Qatar to advance diplomatic initiatives as concerns mount regarding potential escalation of regional tensions.
During their talks, Pezeshkian expressed his desire for enhanced cooperation between Iran and Pakistan, characterizing US actions as a driver of greater unity among Islamic nations. He pointed to the regular high-level engagements between Iranian and Pakistani delegations as evidence of strengthening bilateral relations. Naqvi reciprocated these sentiments, noting that Iran-Pakistan ties have reached unprecedented levels.
Simultaneously, Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi traveled to New York to participate in the 81st United Nations General Assembly session, with a stopover in Doha to consult with Qatari officials on regional matters. Qatar’s Foreign Ministry spokesman indicated that Doha continues working to facilitate dialogue between Tehran and Washington, with potential openness to negotiating even short-term agreements.
The diplomatic engagement occurs amid statements from US officials regarding possible approaches to Iran. US President Donald Trump indicated openness to meeting with Pezeshkian and mentioned multiple policy options under consideration. Meanwhile, Iran’s top security official stated that Tehran has presented new conditions to the Trump administration for resuming talks, following the expiration of a 60-day understanding reached in June that failed to terminate hostilities or reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Maritime incidents also continued, with reports of attacks on tanker vessels in the waterway.
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