TEHRAN – Pakistan again stepped up its diplomatic efforts to cool down escalating tensions in Middle East, with Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi arriving in Tehran for high-level talks as Islamabad seeks to help revive negotiations between US and Iran.
Naqvi’s visit comes at critical moment, with the situation surrounding the Strait of Hormuz emerging as a key issue in regional diplomacy. According to sources, the interior minister is expected to meet senior Iranian officials and discuss developments around the strategic waterway, along with several other important matters.
The visit is being closely watched as Pakistan continues to position itself as a bridge between Tehran and Washington. Islamabad has been playing an active role in efforts aimed at facilitating dialogue between the two sides, amid growing concerns over the wider impact of tensions in the Middle East.
Naqvi, who has become a key channel in Pakistan’s mediation efforts, is making his sixth visit to Iran as part of Islamabad’s diplomatic engagement. His meetings are expected to include discussions on a proposed framework concerning the Strait of Hormuz and the broader regional situation.
The timing of the visit gives the talks added significance, with discussions over Hormuz entering what sources describe as a crucial phase. Any development involving the strategically vital passage could have wider regional and international implications.
For Pakistan, Naqvi’s Tehran mission represents another high-level attempt to encourage dialogue, contain tensions and keep diplomatic channels open between Iran and the United States.
The coming meetings could therefore prove important as Islamabad intensifies its behind-the-scenes diplomatic efforts at a time when the Middle East remains on edge.
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