Key facts
- Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf held separate meetings with Pakistani and Qatari officials.
- These discussions focused on regional developments and the implementation of a US-Iran memorandum of understanding.
- Qatar and Pakistan are serving as mediators for indirect technical talks between the US and Iran.
- The talks are being conducted under a 60-day Memorandum of Understanding finalized on June 17.
- Key objectives include a ceasefire, reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, and an agreement on Iran's nuclear program.
Iranian officials, including Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, have engaged in separate diplomatic discussions with their Pakistani and Qatari counterparts. These meetings, some held via phone and others in person in Switzerland and Doha, focused on regional developments and the implementation of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) between Iran and the United States.
Araghchi reviewed the latest regional developments with Qatar's Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, emphasizing the importance of diplomatic capacities to prevent escalation. He also discussed joint efforts for regional peace and security with Pakistan army chief Asim Munir.
Meanwhile, Ghalibaf met with Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Qatari Prime Minister Al Thani in Switzerland on the sidelines of ongoing negotiations. Qatar and Pakistan are acting as key facilitators and mediators for indirect technical talks between the US and Iran, which are being conducted under a 14-point MoU finalized on June 17. This agreement established a 60-day window for negotiators to resolve key disputes and promote long-term stability.
Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi confirmed that Iranian delegations met with Qatari and Pakistani counterparts in Doha, but not with US representatives. These conversations were aimed at following up on the implementation of the Iran-US MoU, particularly concerning Lebanon and the release of Iran's frozen assets. The MoU reportedly includes a 60-day ceasefire, the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, and a framework for a final agreement on ending the war and Iran's nuclear program. The status of the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global energy corridor, remains a point of contention, with conflicting reports on its operational status.