Naqvi in Tehran: Pakistan intensifies meditation efforts to preserve U.S.-Iran Ceasefire

Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi met Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on Saturday as Pakistan's diplomatic engagements continue to maintain the ceasefire between the United States and the Islamic republic amid growing risks of faltering due to Israeli violations.

Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi met Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on Saturday as Pakistan’s diplomatic engagements continue to maintain the ceasefire between the United States and the Islamic republic amid growing risks of faltering due to Israeli violations.

Naqvi arrived in Mashhad earlier in the day for high-level meetings aimed at advancing diplomatic efforts following the recent Iran-U.S. memorandum of understanding. Iranian media reported that he visited the Imam Reza Shrine and held political meetings before departing for Tehran, where he was received by his Iranian counterpart Eskander Momeni.

According to the interior ministry, both interior ministers described the U.S.-Iran agreement as “a positive step towards lasting peace in the region.” The discussions covered bilateral relations and the regional situation following the agreement with the United States.

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaie told ISNA that Naqvi’s visit was part of Pakistan’s continued mediation efforts to bridge remaining differences between Tehran and Washington and preserve the momentum generated by the recently announced understanding. The visit underscores Pakistan’s commitment to ensuring that the fragile ceasefire holds despite mounting challenges.

According to Iranian officials, Pakistan had played a significant behind-the-scenes role in facilitating dialogue between Tehran and Washington over recent months, helping ease tensions that ultimately led to the war-ending memorandum of understanding. The agreement, formally designated as the “Islamabad Memorandum,” has positioned Pakistan as an indispensable mediator in one of the most consequential geopolitical negotiations in decades.

The visit comes at a critical juncture. Israeli strikes continue to target locations in southern Lebanon, raising concerns that violations could derail the delicate ceasefire. Diplomatic sources have described the upcoming technical negotiations in Burgenstock, Switzerland, as particularly sensitive, with both sides expected to address complex political and technical issues before any final, legally binding agreement can be reached.

Naqvi’s meetings in both Mashhad and Tehran are understood to have focused on mechanisms for verifying mutual commitments and ensuring that both sides adhere to their obligations under the MoU. Islamabad’s latest diplomatic push is intended to help prevent setbacks during the negotiations and maintain progress achieved through months of mediation.

As the technical talks prepare to commence, Pakistan’s role as a trusted intermediary has never been more vital. With Israeli violations threatening the ceasefire and both Washington and Tehran navigating a complex political landscape, Naqvi’s diplomatic mission represents a crucial effort to keep the peace process on track. For now, Pakistan continues to prove that its diplomatic capital extends far beyond its borders and that its commitment to regional stability remains unwavering.