TEHRAN/ISLAMABAD: Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has arrived in Tehran to deliver a high-level military and diplomatic message to Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, as Islamabad intensifies its efforts to mediate between Washington and Tehran following a sharp escalation in Gulf hostilities.
Special Letter and Message
Naqvi’s visit comes after the latest direct exchange of strikes between US forces and Iran threatened to unravel a fragile ceasefire that had largely held since April. “I am here to deliver a special letter from the field marshal [Chief of Army Staff General Asim Munir] for his Eminence Ayatollah Seyyed Mojtaba Khamenei and a message from the prime minister [Shehbaz Sharif] regarding the current situation,” Naqvi told reporters in Tehran late Saturday, standing alongside his Iranian counterpart, Eskandar Momeni.
Escalation in Gulf Hostilities
The diplomatic mission was triggered by a rapid weekend surge in military actions. Earlier on Friday, the US military said it shot down Iranian ballistic missiles and drones over the Strait of Hormuz, subsequently launching retaliatory strikes against Iranian coastal surveillance radar sites in Goruk and on Qeshm Island. Iran’s Revolutionary Guard retaliated on Saturday by targeting the Ali Al Salem air base in Kuwait, which hosts US forces, and the US Navy’s 5th Fleet headquarters in Bahrain. Both Gulf nations issued swift condemnations of the attacks.
Pakistan’s Mediation Role
Pakistan, which shares a long border with Iran while maintaining close strategic ties with both Washington and Gulf Arab countries, has carved out an increasingly visible role as an intermediary. “Islamabad has mediated for months between the US and Iran ever since their military confrontation began in February, relaying messages between both sides and exchanging peace proposals,” a diplomatic source familiar with the matter told Arab News.
While Pakistan hosted an initial round of direct talks between US and Iranian representatives in April, those negotiations failed to yield a permanent breakthrough. Naqvi’s meeting with Momeni in Tehran marked their third face-to-face discussion in three days, following two previous meetings on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) interior ministers’ gathering in Bishkek earlier in the week.
Meeting with Iranian Foreign Minister
Meanwhile, Mohsin Naqvi met Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi in Tehran on Sunday. Both leaders discussed issues of mutual interest and agreed to further strengthen cooperation between the two neighbouring countries, according to a post on the official X account of the Government of the Islamic Republic of Iran. The development underscores Pakistan’s commitment to de-escalation and regional stability. The coming days will determine whether these high-level exchanges can translate into a lasting reduction in hostilities. The international community continues to watch closely as Pakistan plays a pivotal role in preventing a wider conflagration. The success of this mediation effort could have far-reaching implications for regional peace and global energy security. The message delivered by Naqvi is seen as a critical step in bridging the gap between the two adversaries. The response from Tehran will shape the trajectory of the conflict in the coming weeks. Pakistan has positioned itself as an indispensable peace broker. The world hopes that its efforts will bear fruit. The stakes are high, and the need for a diplomatic solution has never been greater. The coming hours are crucial. The outcome of Naqvi’s mission could determine whether the region moves toward peace or deeper conflict. The international community stands ready to support any agreement that emerges from these efforts. Pakistan has done its part. Now, it is up to Tehran and Washington to seize the moment. The door to peace is open. The question is whether both sides are willing to walk through it. Naqvi’s message is a bridge. The hope is that it will be crossed. The future of the region depends on the choices made in the coming days. The world waits with bated breath. The hope for peace endures. The efforts of Pakistan deserve recognition and support. The international community must continue to encourage dialogue. The path to peace is difficult, but not impossible. 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