Tehran,(Parliament Times):Chief of Defence Forces and Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Asim Munir met Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf in Tehran on Thursday, as Pakistan intensified diplomatic efforts to ease tensions between Iran and the United States.
According to officials, Islamabad is working towards a potential “breakthrough” on Iran’s nuclear programme in the coming days, which remains the central obstacle to a broader agreement with Washington. Sources said Pakistan aims to build “maximum understanding” between the two sides ahead of a possible new round of negotiations.
As part of these efforts, Iran has reportedly agreed in principle to a proposal for third-party monitoring of its nuclear programme involving four countries alongside the International Atomic Energy Agency. While Tehran has conveyed its consent to the proposal, the US has yet to formally respond.
The nuclear issue continues to dominate discussions, with Washington seeking strict and long-term monitoring measures to ensure Iran does not develop nuclear weapons. Reports suggest the gap between both sides has narrowed, though key differences remain—particularly over uranium enrichment. The US is pushing for a suspension of enrichment for up to 20 years in exchange for sanctions relief, while Iran has proposed a shorter pause of around five years.
Sources indicated that alternative frameworks are also under consideration, including a possible 10-year moratorium or a hybrid arrangement combining elements of both sides’ demands.
Field Marshal Munir, who arrived in Tehran on Wednesday with Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi, held separate meetings with senior Iranian officials, including Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi. The Iranian leadership appreciated Pakistan’s role in facilitating dialogue and promoting regional peace.
There are also reports that Munir may travel to Washington soon for talks with US President Donald Trump, although no official confirmation has been issued.
Meanwhile, Iranian officials confirmed that indirect communication with Washington continues through Pakistani mediation. Tehran maintains that while it is open to discussions on the scope and level of uranium enrichment, it will continue its nuclear programme in line with national requirements.
The latest diplomatic push follows recent high-level talks between the US and Iran in Islamabad, which ended without agreement despite lengthy negotiations. Both sides, however, remain engaged through technical channels and are aiming for the next round of talks to result in a formal deal.
The renewed efforts come amid ongoing regional instability following weeks of conflict involving the US, Iran, and its allies, which has had significant humanitarian and economic repercussions across the Middle East.