Pakistani minister arrives in Tehran to convey message to Iran's supreme leader

Pakistani Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has arrived in Tehran carrying a "special message" for Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei, according to Iranian media. The message is said to originate from Pakistan's Army Chief Asim Munir, a figure reportedly central to mediating relations between the United States and Iran.

Iranian state media, including ISNA, reported that Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif provided "specific instructions" to Naqvi regarding US-Iran negotiations. The exact method of message delivery was not detailed. This diplomatic move comes as the US and Iran are reportedly in talks to end the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.

Adding another layer to the mediation efforts, Lebanon's military commander Rodolphe Haykal has also traveled to Pakistan to meet with Army Chief Munir. A source familiar with the situation told AFP that Haykal's visit is connected to Pakistan's attempts to broker a resolution to the US-Iran dispute, emphasizing Lebanon's crucial role in these negotiations.

The broader context involves escalating tensions in the region. Hezbollah launched an attack on Israel on March 2, retaliating for the alleged US-Israeli killing of former Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei on February 28. This led to a significant Israeli military response against Lebanon, resulting in numerous casualties. Despite a new ceasefire agreement, clashes between the Israeli military and Hezbollah continue.