ISLAMABAD: As Pakistan acts as a mediator, Iran’s top national security body said on Saturday the country was reviewing “new proposals” received from the United States.
“In recent days, with the presence of the commander of the Pakistani army in Tehran as an intermediary and mediator in the negotiations, new proposals have been put forward by the Americans, which the Islamic Republic of Iran is currently reviewing and has not yet responded to,” the Supreme National Security Council said in a statement carried by state media.
Pakistan has emerged as the main mediator between the two foes and hosted an initial round of talks last week that ended without an agreement.
In a related development, Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty said on Saturday Egypt is working closely with Pakistan on a framework aimed at securing a lasting peace between the US and Iran. He said Egypt, Turkiye, Pakistan and Saudi Arabia were coordinating a broader regional effort focused on preventing renewed escalation and laying the groundwork for a post-war security arrangement, stressing the importance of protecting Gulf states and stabilising energy markets, supply chains and food security.
Meanwhile, Chief of Army Staff (COAS) and Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, during his visit to Iran, underscored the need for dialogue, de-escalation and peaceful resolution of outstanding issues through sustained diplomatic engagements.
Along with Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi and a delegation, he concluded a three-day official visit to the Islamic Republic of Iran, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said in a statement. During the visit, the field marshal called on Iran’s President Dr Masoud Pezeshkian and held separate meetings with Speaker of Parliament Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and Commander of Khatam-ul Anbiya Headquarters Major General Ali Abdollahi.
The discussions were focused upon bringing sustainable peace to the region, with particular stress on the evolving regional security environment, ongoing diplomatic engagements and collaborative measures aimed at promoting enduring peace and stability in the region.
The field marshal expressed deep appreciation for the warm hospitality extended by the Iranian leadership and the people of Iran. He conveyed sincere regards and best wishes from the president, the prime minister and people of Pakistan to the Iranian leadership, reaffirming Pakistan’s desire to further strengthen the historic and brotherly ties between the two countries.
The visit reflects Pakistan’s unwavering resolve to facilitate a negotiated settlement to the Middle East conflict and to promote peace, stability and prosperity in the region, the ISPR statement said.
Separately, foreign ministers of Pakistan, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Turkiye and Egypt Saturday expressed a shared commitment to advancing a partnership, deepening coordination and expanding collaboration across key areas of mutual interest.
They held their third consultative meeting in Antalya on the sidelines of Antalya Diplomacy Forum, in Turkiye. “They exchanged views on evolving regional dynamics, reaffirming the vital role of dialogue and diplomacy in promoting peace, stability and shared prosperity,” the Foreign Office Spokesperson said in a press release.
