Pakistan reports progress in Tehran talks on Iran-US conflict

Pakistan announced significant progress in high-level talks held in Tehran on Monday aimed at de-escalating the ongoing conflict between the United States and Iran. The diplomatic mission, led by Pakistan's army chief and interior minister, focused on preventing further military escalation, reopening the strategic Strait of Hormuz, and reviving a stalled memorandum of understanding to end the war.

The discussions took place on August 25, 2026, during a daylong visit to the Iranian capital. Pakistan's army chief, Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, and Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi met with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, and other senior officials. The Pakistani military described the trip as part of ongoing efforts to end the stalemate in the conflict and explore pathways to enduring peace.

Following the meetings, Naqvi stated on social media that both sides reviewed the steps needed to restore the Islamabad MoU, an interim framework mediated by Pakistan that was signed in June but soon faltered. "Significant progress was made, and the meeting concluded on a highly positive note," Naqvi said, adding that the talks were constructive on all issues.