Pakistani Army Chief Arrives in Tehran for Mediation Efforts

Iranian Parliament Speaker and Pakistani Army Chief Discuss Conflict Resolution

Tehran, Iran - In a bid to end the conflict and facilitate communication between Tehran and Washington, the Pakistani Army Chief, Asim Munir, arrived in Tehran on Friday. The visit is part of ongoing mediation efforts.

Iranian Parliament Speaker Emphasizes Pakistan's Role in Facilitating Talks

During a meeting in Tehran, Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf highlighted Pakistan's role in facilitating contacts between Tehran and Washington. He emphasized that Iran would not abandon its rights or those of its people.

Qalibaf stated that the United States "lacked sincerity" and that Iran did not trust them. He added that Tehran would continue to defend its interests "with intelligence and power" diplomatically, just as it had done "with courage and force" on the battlefield.

Iran Accuses US of Crimes and Damages

Qalibaf accused Washington of "crimes" and damages during the war, stating that Iran was engaged in talks with the US when the conflict erupted. He also claimed that Washington had violated the ceasefire agreement on April 8 by imposing a naval blockade that restricted navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, and was now seeking to lift it.

Iran Warns of Stronger Response if US Commits Another "Folly"

Qalibaf warned that any new "folly" from Washington would be met with a "more crushing and bitter" response than at the beginning of the war on February 28. According to Fars, Iranian forces had regrouped during the ceasefire period.

Pakistani Army Chief Meets with Iranian Foreign Minister

During his visit, Munir met with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi. This is the second visit by the Pakistani Army Chief to Tehran for talks between the US and Iran.

Iranian Diplomat Cautions Against Reading Too Much into the Visit

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Esmaïl Baghaï cautioned against reading too much into the visit, stating that it was part of the ongoing diplomatic process. He emphasized that the divergences between the two sides remained "deep" and that several important issues remained unresolved, including the end of the war on all fronts, the situation in the Strait of Hormuz, and the US blockade of Iranian ports.

Nuclear Issue Not Addressed

At this stage, the nuclear issue, where the gap between the two parties is significant, has not been addressed, Baghaï insisted.