Pakistan army chief discusses potential US-Iran peace deal in Tehran

Pakistan's Army Chief Asim Munir held talks in Tehran with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, discussing a potential peace agreement between the United States and Iran. The meeting occurred as the Islamic Republic considers a new American proposal aimed at ending the ongoing conflict.

According to Iran's IRNA agency, the late Friday meeting addressed "the latest diplomatic efforts and initiatives to prevent an escalation of tensions" and explored ways to strengthen "peace, stability, and security" in West Asia. This visit follows confirmation from Iran's Foreign Ministry that proposal exchanges with Washington continue "through Pakistan." Earlier in the week, Pakistani Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi had also traveled to Tehran for the second time in a week.

Iranian diplomatic spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei stated on Thursday that both the US and Iran are working on a 14-point text initially presented by Iran several weeks ago. Multiple rounds of "message exchanges" have taken place to find an acceptable formula. Iranian media reports indicate Tehran's demands include an end to the war on all fronts, including Lebanon, the lifting of sanctions, the release of blocked Iranian assets, compensation for war damages, and recognition of its sovereignty over the Strait of Hormuz.

Meanwhile, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio noted on Friday a "slight progress" in the talks with Iran but cautioned against establishing toll systems on international waterways like the Strait of Hormuz.