Pakistan reports ‘significant progress’ in Tehran talks to salvage Islamabad MoU
Tehran - BORNA - Pakistani Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi and Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir concluded a day-long visit to the Iranian capital Monday night, meeting with top Iranian political and security officials to chart a path toward a comprehensive settlement of regional disputes.
"Our discussion focused on the Iran-US conflict, tensions in the Middle East, and the way forward, as well as the steps needed by both sides for the restoration of the Islamabad MoU," Naqvi said in a post on X.
"The Iranian President candidly shared his government’s perspective and concerns, and we had a very constructive exchange on the issues involved. Significant progress was made, and the meeting concluded on a highly positive note."
According to a statement from the Pakistani military, the delegation held comprehensive discussions with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) Secretary Mohsen Rezaei, Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf, Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, and Interior Minister Eskandar Momeni.
The talks focused on concrete measures to prevent further military escalation, expedite the end of the war, and reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
The Pakistani statement noted that the Iranian leadership highly appreciated Islamabad’s constructive role and sincere efforts in facilitating dialogue and de-escalation.
Pezeshkian warns against US bullying
During the meetings, President Pezeshkian issued a warning to Washington, emphasizing that the United States must abandon its reliance on force and coercion.
"The United States must correct its tone and approach in interacting with Iran," Pezeshkian stated, according to Iranian state media. "Relying on coercion and bullying will only make the implementation process more complicated."
The Iranian president underscored that Washington is legally and morally obliged to honor its commitments under international norms.
The diplomatic push comes at a critical juncture for the 14-point Islamabad MoU, signed on June 17 by the Iranian and US presidents with Pakistani mediation.
The agreement was designed to bring an immediate end to hostilities, pave the way for further negotiations, and ensure the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.
However, the framework quickly unraveled as the US maintained a naval blockade on Iran and resumed airstrikes on the country's southern shores.
Tehran recently announced the suspension of its own obligations under the agreement, asserting that Washington shattered the accord through aggressive actions, bad faith, and a failure to honor its commitments.
This mediation effort unfolds against a backdrop of intense economic and military posturing.
The US administration has recently warned of severe economic consequences for any country engaging in trade with Iran, as part of a broader campaign to isolate the country economically.
In response, Iranian officials have vowed that if the economic war continues, Tehran will not allow any oil exports from the Persian Gulf, leveraging its control over the world's most critical energy chokepoint.
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