Pakistan says significant progress made in talks on Iran-US war | Conflict News
Pakistan Officials Report Progress in Tehran Talks Aimed at US-Israel War on Iran
By Sherwani, Al Jazeera
August 25, 2026
A diplomatic mission to Tehran by senior Pakistani officials has yielded significant progress in discussions aimed at resolving the ongoing US-Israel conflict involving Iran, according to statements from Pakistani authorities.
Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, Pakistan’s army chief, and Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi conducted a daylong visit to Tehran on Monday, where they engaged in high-level talks with Iranian leaders.
The Pakistani military issued a statement on Tuesday, characterizing the mission as part of Pakistan’s broader diplomatic efforts to break the deadlock in the US-Iran conflict and to seek a sustainable peace in the region.
During the mission, Munir met with several key Iranian officials, including President Masoud Pezeshkian, Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, and Mohsen Rezaei, the Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council. The discussions reportedly centered on measures to avert further escalation of conflict, facilitate the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, and expedite an end to hostilities between the two countries.
Naqvi shared insights from the talks on social media platform X, noting that both parties evaluated steps necessary to restore the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). This interim agreement, negotiated by Pakistan, was designed to bring an end to the war but has faced challenges. Pezeshkian expressed Iran’s concerns during the discussions, emphasizing the need for constructive dialogue.
“Significant progress was made, and the meeting concluded on a highly positive note,” Naqvi stated, expressing optimism that the momentum would contribute to lasting peace in the region.
Iranian news outlet Tasnim reported that Pezeshkian advised Munir that the United States needs to change its engagement strategy with Tehran. He remarked that the US should avoid coercive tactics and instead adopt a more constructive approach. Pezeshkian cautioned that US efforts to intimidate Iran could hinder the implementation of the MoU.
The MoU, initially signed by Washington and Tehran on June 17, faced difficulties and expired last week following renewed tensions marked by ship seizures and military actions in the Persian Gulf.
This diplomatic initiative occurs at a critical juncture, with the Trump administration recently warning of severe economic penalties for nations supporting Iran. In response, Tehran has threatened to halt oil exports from the Gulf entirely.
As the situation evolves, the implications of these talks remain closely monitored by international observers.
