Pakistan's Army Chief Meets Iranian Speaker To Advance US-Iran Ceasefire Talks

Pakistan's army chief led a high-level delegation to Tehran to meet Iranian Parliament Speaker Ghalibaf as part of mediation efforts between the US and Iran.

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The primary purpose was to relay the US message and plan a possible second round of negotiations between Tehran and Washington.

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Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman confirmed that Tehran would host the Pakistani delegation.

This diplomatic push comes as a two-week ceasefire brokered by Pakistan remains in effect.

The US and Iran have reached an in principle agreement to extend their fragile ceasefire.

Munir's visit included talks with Iran’s Foreign Minister and military commander Abdollahi.

Abdollahi expressed appreciation for Pakistan’s supportive stance during the conflict.

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Officials accompanying Munir held separate talks to discuss regional developments and bilateral cooperation.

Iran’s Interior Minister met with Pakistan’s Interior Minister to discuss cooperation.

The outbreak of hostilities stemmed from a miscalculation by adversaries.

The US naval blockade of Iranian ports continued with new sanctions.

CENTCOM claimed to have completely halted economic trade going into and out of Iran by sea.

Iran's armed forces launched 100 waves of retaliatory strikes.

The war has jolted markets and rattled the global economy.

Shipping has been cut off and airstrikes have pounded infrastructure.

The Gulf states are watching closely how Pakistan is pushing the US-Iran talks.

Saudi Arabia and Pakistan have a new military alliance.

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Pakistan is also close friends with Turkey and has warm ties with Washington and China.

The closure of the Strait of Hormuz has triggered the worst oil price shock in history.

The White House said any further talks would likely take place in Islamabad.