Tehran: Pakistan’s Army Chief Field Marshal Asim Munir held “comprehensive discussions” with Iran’s leadership during a day-long visit to Tehran, according to a statement issued by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) on Tuesday. He was accompanied by Pakistan’s Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi.

The visit forms part of Islamabad’s diplomatic push to break the current deadlock and explore a negotiated path towards lasting regional peace.

During his visit, Munir met Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, Mohsen Rezaei, the Supreme Leader’s representative on the Supreme National Security Council, Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi and Interior Minister Eskandar Momeni.

According to the ISPR, discussions centred on preventing further escalation, reopening the strategically important Strait of Hormuz and securing an expedited end to the conflict. The two sides also exchanged views on regional stability and possible avenues towards a negotiated settlement.

The Strait of Hormuz, located between Iran and Oman and linking the Persian Gulf with the Arabian Sea, is one of the world’s most critical maritime energy corridors. Before the conflict, roughly one-fifth of global oil supplies passed through the waterway.

Its disruption has heightened concerns over global energy supplies, shipping security and the wider economic impact of the continuing confrontation.

Pakistan has increasingly sought to position itself as a diplomatic intermediary in efforts to reduce tensions between Tehran and Washington. Interior Minister Naqvi said the latest talks had made “significant progress” and described the discussions with the Iranian leadership as constructive.

Iranian officials, meanwhile, acknowledged Pakistan’s role in facilitating dialogue and efforts towards de-escalation and a peaceful settlement, according to the Pakistani military.