ISLAMABAD – Pakistan’s Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi is in Tehran where he engaged Iran’s Supreme National Security Council Secretary Mohsen Rezaei, putting Islamabad back in the spotlight as regional tensions continue to mount.
During the meeting, Rezaei welcomed Pakistan’s active involvement in regional affairs, signalling Tehran’s recognition of Islamabad’s growing diplomatic role. Iranian security official also underlined the strategic importance of Pakistan-Iran relations, highlighting the close interests shared by the two neighbouring countries.
Naqvi’s Tehran visit has also brought him into contact with other senior Iranian officials, including President Masoud Pezeshkian, Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and Interior Minister Eskandar Momeni.
The discussions have focused broadly on bilateral relations as well as political, economic, trade, cultural and security cooperation. Islamabad’s latest engagement comes as efforts continue to narrow the widening gap between arch-rivals.
Pakistan previously offered itself as channel for communication between Tehran and Washington, while other regional countries have also been involved in passing messages between the two sides.
The renewed diplomatic activity reflects Islamabad’s attempt to prevent further escalation and encourage negotiations at a time when direct engagement between Iran and the US remains extremely difficult.
Strait of Hormuz remains one of the most sensitive issues in the confrontation. Iran has linked the reopening of the strategically important waterway to a number of demands, including an end to US military action, the release of Iranian funds and broader regional de-escalation.
The dispute over Hormuz has heightened concerns about international shipping, energy supplies and the wider economic consequences of any prolonged confrontation.
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