Pakistan Interior Minister Delivers 'Special Message' to Iran's Supreme Leader for US Peace Talks
Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Pakistan's Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi arrived in Tehran carrying a "special message" for Iran's supreme leader regarding peace negotiations.
- The message is reportedly related to ongoing peace talks between Iran and the United States, with Pakistan acting as a mediator.
- Naqvi expressed hope for a positive outcome to the crisis, which has seen recent skirmishes despite a ceasefire.
Pakistan's Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi arrived in Tehran carrying a "special message" for Iran's supreme leader regarding peace negotiations. The message is reportedly related to ongoing peace talks between Iran and the United States, with Pakistan acting as a mediator. Naqvi expressed hope for a positive outcome to the crisis, which has seen recent skirmishes despite a ceasefire.
Naqvi met with his Iranian counterpart, Eskandar Momeni, and stated, "I believe this message is important. I hope everything goes well and has a good outcome." He added that he hopes "this crisis (the war) will end soon thanks to the efforts of the Prime Minister of Pakistan (Shehbaz Sharif) and the Pakistani Army Chief (Asim Munir)," who sent the message to Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei.
Iranian media reported that Naqvi would present "new proposals" to end the conflict between Iran and the United States, aiming to overcome the stalemate in negotiations over recent weeks. Naqvi is scheduled to meet with senior Iranian officials, including Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, as part of these efforts.
I believe this message is important. I hope everything goes well and has a good outcome.
Iran and the United States established a ceasefire on April 8, which has largely held despite numerous skirmishes in the Persian Gulf and regional tensions stemming from the Israeli offensive in Lebanon. The United States reported downing two drones that "threatened the Strait of Hormuz," while Iran had previously attacked U.S. bases in Kuwait and Bahrain in response to drone downings and radar bombardments.
For weeks, Washington and Tehran have been exchanging drafts for an agreement to end the war, which began in February, and to allow for the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, a critical route for global oil trade. Pakistan's mediation aims to facilitate progress in these complex diplomatic discussions.
I hope this crisis (the war) will end soon thanks to the efforts of the Prime Minister of Pakistan (Shehbaz Sharif) and the Pakistani Army Chief (Asim Munir).
Originally published by ABC Color in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.