Naqvi meets FM Araghchi in Tehran as Israeli violations threaten ceasefire with US

Will hold separate meetings with Iranian leadership to discuss next phase of diplomatic engagement

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. Islamic republic amid risks of faltering due to Israeli violations.

The two discussed bilateral relations and the regional situation following the agreement with the US.

وفاقی وزیر داخلہ محسن نقوی کی ایرانی وزارت خارجہ آمدایرانی وزیرخارجہ عباس عراقچی نے وزیر داخلہ محسن نقوی کا وزارت خارجہ آمد پر خیر مقدم کیاوزیر داخلہ محسن نقوی کی ایرانی وزیر خارجہ عباس عراقچی سے ملاقاتہاک ایران تعلقات اور معاہدے کے بعد خطے کی موجودہ صورتحال پر تبادلہ خیالpic.twitter.com/TdeQs4gpBX

Naqvi was received in Tehran by his Iranian counterpart Eskander Momeni and held a meeting with him as well.

"Exchange of views on the regional situation Both interior ministers described the US-Iran agreement as a positive step towards lasting peace in the region," the interior ministry said in a post on X.

وفاقی وزیر داخلہ محسن نقوی تہران پہنچ گئےائرپورٹ پر ایران کے وزیر داخلہ سکندر مومنی نے پاکستانی ہم منصب کا پرتپاک خیرمقدم کیادونوں وزرائے داخلہ کی ملاقات۔,علاقائی صورتحال پر تبادلہ خیالدونوں وزرائے داخلہ نے امریکہ ایران معاہدہ کو خطے میں پائیدار امن کی جانب مثبت قدم قرار دیاpic.twitter.com/aLf99cpE4U

He arrived in Mashhad earlier today for high-level meetings aimed at advancing diplomatic efforts following the recent Iran-US memorandum of understanding.

Iran'sIRNAandFarsnews agencies reported that he would visit the Imam Reza Shrine and hold meetings before leaving for Tehran.

Pakistan's Interior Minister, Syed Mohsin Raza Naqvi, arrived in Mashhad Saturday. Local authorities in Razavi Khorasan told IRNA that he is to visit Imam Reza Holy Shrine. hold political meetings, which will later extend to Tehran. No further information has been released.pic.twitter.com/rnVA3870uu

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei toldISNAthat Naqvi's visit was part of Pakistan's continued mediation efforts to bridge remaining differences between Tehran. Washington and preserve the momentum generated by the recently announced understanding.

In an exclusive interview with#ISNA,@IRIMFA_SPOXannounced. Pakistani Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi is scheduled to arrive in Tehran on Saturday noon to advance the diplomatic track following the recent#Iran-#USmemorandum of understanding (MoU).https://t.co/gWpJAIDwD5pic.twitter.com/JhkdS7oUPW

The visit came as the preliminary Iran-US agreement entered a critical stage, with both sides preparing for technical negotiations covering the nuclear programme, sanctions relief. mechanisms for verifying mutual commitments.

Read:US, Iranian envoys head for talks as Israeli strikes violate ceasefire, kill five in Lebanon

According to Iranian officials, Pakistan had played a significant behind-the-scenes role in facilitating dialogue between Tehran. Washington over recent months, helping ease tensions that ultimately led to the war-ending memorandum of understanding.

Diplomatic sources cited byISNAdescribed the upcoming negotiations as particularly sensitive, with both sides expected to address complex political. technical issues before any final, legally binding agreement can be reached.

Islamabad's latest diplomatic push is intended to help prevent setbacks during the negotiations. maintain progress achieved through months of mediation, theISNAreport said.

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