Iran signals willingness to resume US talks as Pakistan mediates. Interior Minister Naqvi meets Iranian president, discusses peace efforts.
Iran indicated willingness to resume negotiations with the United States during meetings in Tehran on Monday, with Pakistani Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi discussing mediation efforts with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and his counterpart. The diplomatic push comes as Qatar and Pakistan intensify contacts between Washington and Tehran to prevent further escalation.
- ▪Naqvi told media there was ‘progress’ in discussions on the mediation process with Iranian Interior Minister Eskandar Momeni.
- ▪Iran expressed gratitude to Pakistan’s political and military leadership, naming PM Shehbaz Sharif and Field Marshal Asim Munir for regional peace efforts.
- ▪Iran has conveyed seven conditions for talks through Qatar, including end to fighting, release of frozen assets, and lifting of US naval blockade.
- ▪Qatar’s foreign ministry said its mediation team exchanged ideas with both sides for nearly two weeks to bridge differences and find moment to resume talks.
- ▪The diplomatic push follows collapse of Pakistan-brokered 14-point agreement on June 17; conflict continued with sporadic strikes and US naval blockade.
- ▪Pezeshkian expected to meet Sharif during UN General Assembly in New York in coming days, providing another opportunity to discuss stalled peace process.
- ▪US refused visas to members of Pezeshkian’s delegation, including his communications team, ahead of his UN trip.
- ▪Pakistan secured passage of second Qatari LNG shipment through Strait of Hormuz after Iran negotiations; cargo expected to reach Pakistan by Tuesday.
- ▪US Treasury Secretary warned Iranian airlines will be ‘shut down’ globally from Sept 23 under American sanctions.
- ▪Iraq announced suspension of Iranian airline flights; Georgia barred Iranian carriers; Turkish government requested Mahan suspend service to Turkey.
Source: according to media reports
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