As Iran grows more confident, Pakistan is still pushing for a deal - analysis

Pakistan is actively pursuing a mediation role between the United States and Iran, dispatching Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi to Tehran to deliver messages from the nation's military chief and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. These diplomatic efforts, ongoing for two months, reflect Pakistan's persistent optimism about reaching a deal.

Naqvi's visit underscores Pakistan's intensifying efforts to bridge the gap between the US and Iran, positioning itself as a key intermediary. This initiative occurs against a backdrop of heightened tensions in the Middle East, including recent Iranian missile attacks in the Gulf. The US appears keen on managing these clashes, creating an opening for Pakistan to assert its diplomatic influence.

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Pakistan’s Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi said late Saturday he has arrived in Tehran to deliver messages from Pakistan’s military chief and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif for supreme leader of Iran.

Historically focused on South Asia and Central Asia, Pakistan is increasingly projecting its influence into the Middle East. The country has also pursued closer security ties with Saudi Arabia. The specific reason for sending Naqvi for this latest round of meetings remains unclear, but it highlights Pakistan's strategic pivot towards a more active role in regional security and diplomacy.

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Pakistan is intensifying its efforts at US-Iran mediation.