Mohsin Naqvi heads to Tehran to meet FM Araghchi for US-Iran talks

TEHRAN – Pakistan’s Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi is expected to hold talks with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi during his visit to Tehran on Saturday, Iranian media reported. ISNA new agency reported that Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei said that Naqvi’s visit is linked to Islamabad’s ongoing diplomatic efforts related to discussions between Iran and the United States. Iran’s state news agency IRNA reported that Naqvi has already departed for Tehran, where he is scheduled to meet senior Iranian officials. The discussions are expected to focus on developments in the Iran-US negotiations, although no further details were provided. Separately, Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Saeed Khatibzadeh said that any potential Iran-US agreement is aimed at achieving “lasting stability,” while warning that Israel could attempt to disrupt the peace process, according to Al Jazeera. Reports also suggested that US envoy Steve Witkoff and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi are heading to Switzerland for parallel talks, as diplomatic efforts continue alongside a ceasefire deal in Lebanon. The Lebanon ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah, agreed earlier this week, has been seen as a development that could support renewed diplomatic momentum in broader regional negotiations, including efforts to stabilise energy routes such as the Strait of Hormuz. A 60-day framework has also been discussed to address disputes over Iran’s nuclear programme and other regional security concerns as part of ongoing attempts to secure a longer-term agreement. Witkoff, Araghchi expected to meet in Switzerland for peace talks