Pakistan's Mohsin Naqvi Reaches Tehran To Revive Iran-US Talks As Trump Pushes Tehran To Strike Deal

Last Updated:June 07, 2026, 17:10 IST

Pakistan Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi visits Tehran with a message from Asim Munir as Pakistan mediates Iran US talks, amid US downing Iranian drones.

Pakistan’s Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi arrived in Tehran on Sunday as part of a renewed diplomatic effort to revive negotiations between Iran and the United States, even as tensions continued to simmer across the Middle East.

The visit comes amid ongoing efforts by regional powers to secure a lasting agreement between Washington and Tehran following months of conflict that disrupted global trade, rattled energy markets and threatened the stability of key shipping routes in the Gulf.

According to Iranian state media, Naqvi is carrying a message from Pakistan Army Chief Field Marshal Asim Munir to Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei. During his visit, the Pakistani minister met Iranian Interior Minister Eskandar Momeni and Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi.

While details of the message have not been disclosed, Pakistan has publicly stated that it is working alongside countries such as Qatar, Turkey and Egypt to help bridge differences between Iran and the United States and encourage efforts aimed at reducing regional tensions.

US Shoots Down Iranian Drones

The diplomatic push came as the US military announced that it had intercepted two Iranian drones over the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global energy corridor through which a significant portion of the world’s oil and natural gas shipments pass.

According to US Central Command, the drones posed an immediate threat to international maritime traffic in the region.

The US military said it also targeted some Iranian coastal surveillance radar sites in response to recent threats against Gulf shipping routes.

Iran’s Revolutionary Guard, meanwhile, claimed responsibility for attacks targeting military installations associated with the United States in the Gulf, including facilities in Bahrain and Kuwait. The US military said there were no reports of casualties among American personnel.

Lebanon Ceasefire Under Strain

At the same time, hopes for stability in Lebanon appeared to be fading despite a ceasefire extension announced last week following US-mediated talks between Israel and Lebanon.

Fighting continued over the weekend as Israeli forces launched strikes against what they described as Hezbollah military infrastructure across southern Lebanon.

The Israeli military said it targeted more than 150 Hezbollah-linked sites, including command centres and rocket-launching positions.

Israel also reported intercepting several projectiles fired from Lebanon toward northern Israeli territory. Hezbollah did not immediately claim responsibility for the launches but acknowledged carrying out attacks against Israeli forces operating in southern Lebanon.

The Israeli military said two of its soldiers were killed in clashes during the latest fighting.

Strait of Hormuz Remains Central to Talks

The ongoing violence in Lebanon has complicated broader efforts to secure a lasting regional truce and reopen the Strait of Hormuz without restrictions.

Iran has maintained that any comprehensive settlement must also address the conflict involving Hezbollah and Lebanon. Israel, however, has signalled that it intends to continue military operations until it believes Hezbollah no longer poses a security threat.

The uncertainty surrounding the Strait of Hormuz has continued to affect global energy markets, with concerns over disruptions to oil and gas supplies contributing to higher prices worldwide.

Regional Mediation Efforts Continue

As diplomatic efforts intensify, Pakistan is increasingly positioning itself as a mediator between Tehran and Washington.

Observers say Naqvi’s visit underscores growing regional attempts to prevent further escalation and revive negotiations aimed at achieving a broader settlement that could stabilise the Middle East and safeguard global trade routes.

For now, however, military confrontations in the Gulf and Lebanon continue to cast a shadow over prospects for a lasting agreement between Iran and the United States.

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