Key facts
- Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and Pakistan's interior minister Mohsin Naqvi met in Tehran.
- Both leaders reaffirmed their support for diplomatic processes and efforts to consolidate a ceasefire.
- Mediation efforts by Qatar and Pakistan are ongoing.
- Iran refused to return to quadrilateral talks following threats by US President Donald Trump.
- Messages continue to be exchanged through Qatari and Pakistani mediators.
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and Pakistan's interior minister Mohsin Naqvi met in Tehran to discuss regional developments and bilateral cooperation, reaffirming their commitment to diplomatic processes and a ceasefire. This meeting occurs in the context of broader negotiations between the United States and Iran aimed at resolving a conflict that began in early 2026.
During their discussions, Pezeshkian highlighted Pakistan's constructive role in supporting diplomacy and consolidating negotiation outcomes. Naqvi, in turn, expressed appreciation for Iran's leadership in managing political and diplomatic processes.
The broader conflict resolution efforts include the Islamabad Talks, held on April 11-12, 2026, where Pakistan mediated discussions between Iran, Pakistan, and the United States. These talks aimed to stabilize a ceasefire and negotiate an end to the 2026 Iran war, though they initially failed to reach a comprehensive agreement on issues like the Strait of Hormuz and Iran's nuclear program.
Following the initial talks, the United States and Iran reached a final agreement text for a peace deal on June 12, 2026. A memorandum of understanding to end the war was subsequently signed remotely by US President Donald Trump and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on June 17, 2026, establishing a 60-day extension of the ceasefire to negotiate final terms. President Trump announced an end to the US blockade of Iranian ports and stated the Strait of Hormuz would reopen on June 19, the date the MOU was to be officially signed in Switzerland.
The announcement of this agreement led to a significant drop in oil prices, with Brent crude futures falling to their lowest level since March.