A high-level Pakistani delegation led by Field Marshal Asim Munir and Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi arrived in Tehran on Wednesday as Islamabad intensified efforts to mediate between the United States and Iran, the Inter-Services Public Relations said.
The delegation was received at the airport by Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, signalling continued diplomatic engagement as Pakistan facilitates indirect talks between Washington and Tehran.
The visit comes amid expectations that a second round of negotiations could be held in Islamabad by the end of next week. Authorities have already begun making administrative and security arrangements for the anticipated talks, according to sources.
Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei confirmed that both sides have continued exchanging messages through Pakistan following earlier discussions held in Islamabad. He said multiple rounds of indirect communication had taken place since the delegations returned from those talks.
Diplomatic sources indicated that the expected US delegation may include Vice President JD Vance, special envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, while Iran is likely to be represented by Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf and Araghchi.
Previous talks in Islamabad, which followed a two-week ceasefire announced by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, focused on a permanent cessation of hostilities, sanctions relief, and compensation for war-related damages. However, no agreement was reached due to differences over Iran’s nuclear and missile programmes, the Strait of Hormuz, and the removal of US sanctions.
Despite the lack of a breakthrough, officials say engagement between Washington and Tehran remains ongoing, with Pakistan continuing to act as a key intermediary in efforts to secure a lasting ceasefire.