ISLAMABAD/TEHRAN (Dunya News) – A high-level Pakistani delegation arrived in Tehran on Wednesday as Islamabad continues its facilitation role in ongoing diplomatic exchanges between the United States and Iran.
The delegation is being led by Field Marshal Asim Munir, Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defence Forces, alongside Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi. Upon arrival, the delegation was received at Tehran Airport by Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, underscoring the continued diplomatic engagement between the regional stakeholders.
The visit forms part of sustained mediation efforts in the US-Iran dialogue process, with Pakistan acting as a key intermediary in ongoing message exchanges between Washington and Tehran. According to diplomatic sources, the development comes amid expectations that Islamabad may host a second round of talks between the two sides at the end of next week, with federal authorities already directing relevant departments to ensure logistical and security readiness for the anticipated high-level engagement.
Earlier, Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei confirmed that exchanges have remained active following the return of Iranian negotiators from US-Iran discussions hosted in Islamabad on Saturday.
State media reports indicate that multiple rounds of indirect communication have taken place since those talks concluded, with Pakistan continuing to serve as a channel for diplomatic messaging. Officials noted that the mechanism of engagement remains in place as both sides continue to exchange positions through intermediaries.
Sources involved in the process said the US delegation is expected to include Vice President JD Vance, Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, while the Iranian delegation is likely to comprise Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf and Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi.
During the Islamabad-hosted talks, discussions reportedly focused on key demands including a comprehensive end to hostilities, lifting of sanctions on Iran, and compensation related to damages attributed to US-Israeli actions in the country. Iranian officials confirmed that communication channels have remained active since the delegations returned, with Pakistan continuing to facilitate exchanges as part of its mediation role.