Pakistan's interior minister visits Tehran for third time, urging end to Iran war
Pakistani Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi traveled to Tehran for his third visit in recent weeks, meeting Iranian officials including Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi as part of efforts to help end the ongoing Iran-Israel war. Reports indicate Naqvi carried an 'important message' to Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei from Pakistan's army chief and prime minister, signaling Islamabad's active mediation role amid heightened US-Iran tensions. Separately, Lebanon's army chief was reported to be heading to Pakistan, underscoring Pakistan's expanding diplomatic engagement across the region. The diplomacy unfolds against the backdrop of Israeli strikes, including the reported killing of a Lebanese general.
Why it matters
Pakistan, the only Muslim-majority nuclear power, shares a long, volatile border with Iran and has historically sought to balance ties with Tehran, the Gulf states, and Washington. Its repeated mediation outreach positions Islamabad as a potential bridge in a conflict that risks broader regional escalation, while its military establishment — led by army chief Asim Munir — increasingly shapes foreign policy.
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Iranian state media (Press TV) emphasizes the 'special message' to Khamenei from Pakistan's army chief, foregrounding the military-to-leadership channel over civilian diplomacy.