Iran has offered to mediate between Pakistan and Afghanistan after recent peace talks in Istanbul ended without any progress. The proposal was made during a meeting between Iranian President Dr. Masoud Pezeshkian and Pakistan’s Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi in Tehran, where both sides discussed regional stability and cooperation.
President Pezeshkian emphasized that unity among Muslim nations is essential at a time of shared security challenges. He said Iran values its relationship with Pakistan and is ready to help foster dialogue to ease tensions between Islamabad and Kabul.
Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi welcomed Iran’s offer, saying Pakistan supports any role that contributes to peace in the region. He noted that strengthening cooperation and resolving misunderstandings is in the interest of all neighboring countries.
Both sides also discussed border management, security coordination, and the facilitation of pilgrims who travel between Pakistan and Iran. Naqvi was received in Tehran by Deputy Interior Minister Ali Zeinvand and is scheduled to hold further meetings with senior Iranian officials.
The mediation gesture follows the breakdown of four-day talks held in Istanbul between Pakistan and the Afghan Taliban government. Pakistan says the negotiations ended without progress because Kabul did not give clear assurances about preventing militant groups from operating inside Afghanistan.
Federal Information Minister Attaullah Tarar stated that Pakistan provided evidence of terrorist activity linked to groups based in Afghanistan, but the Afghan side did not commit to taking decisive action. Pakistan has warned that it will take stronger measures to ensure its security if diplomacy fails.
