Pakistan and Iran announced on Tuesday that they have made what Pakistan’s interior minister described as "significant progress" toward ending the conflict between the United States, Israel, and Iran. The announcement followed a meeting in Tehran between Pakistan’s Chief of Defence Forces Asim Munir, Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi, and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian. The discussions focused on preventing the regional conflict from expanding and addressing the closure of the Strait of Hormuz.
The diplomatic mission occurred after the expiration of an interim peace deal between the U.S. and Iran last week. During the meetings, officials discussed steps to restore that June agreement. According to Reuters, Munir spoke with U.S. President Donald Trump via telephone prior to the talks in Tehran. Pakistan’s Interior Minister Naqvi characterized the exchange with President Pezeshkian as "constructive," stating that the Iranian government shared its specific perspectives and concerns regarding the ongoing hostilities.
In a related development, Iran and Oman announced a "phased framework" intended to restore navigation through the Strait of Hormuz. The plan, discussed by Omani Foreign Minister Sayyid Badr bin Hamad bin Hamood Albusaidi and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, involves creating a temporary navigational corridor and launching a joint project to clear mines from the waterway. The framework also includes mechanisms for traffic management and information sharing among regional states.
The scale of the economic pressure remains high as the Trump administration moves to further isolate the Iranian economy. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent recently announced "Operation Economic Outcast," a campaign intended to cut off Iran’s financial ties to the global system. While specific details of the operation were not provided, the administration warned international partners of economic consequences if they maintain business links with the Iranian regime. Iranian officials have maintained that the Strait will only reopen if the U.S. ends its naval blockade of Iranian ports, pays war damages, lifts sanctions, and unfreezes state assets.
The next steps in the diplomatic process involve broader regional discussions. Omani and Iranian officials emphasized the need to convene joint talks with other states bordering the Gulf to establish security services and uphold international maritime law. While Pakistan expressed hope that the recent momentum would lead to lasting peace, President Trump has previously issued warnings to Oman regarding its negotiations with Iran. No specific dates for the implementation of the navigational corridor or the mine-clearing project were reported.