Pakistan Army Chief Field Marshal Asim Munir has held “comprehensive discussions” with the Iranian leadership in Tehran, focusing on measures to prevent further escalation of the West Asia conflict and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, the army’s media wing said on Tuesday (August 25, 2026).

The Army Chief, who was accompanied by Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi, concluded a day-long visit to Iran as part of Islamabad’s diplomatic efforts to break the deadlock in the ongoing U.S.-Iran conflict, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said in a statement.

It added that the visit was “part of Pakistan’s diplomatic efforts to end the stalemate in the ongoing U.S.-Iran conflict and explore ways for achieving enduring peace and a permanent end to instability in the region”.

The Army Chief called on Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, Mohsen Rezaei, Representative of the Supreme Leader on the Supreme National Security Council, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, Speaker of the Parliament of Iran, Seyed Abbas Araghchi, Foreign Minister of Iran, and Eskandar Momeni, Minister of Interior of Iran.

“Comprehensive discussions focused on measures to prevent further escalation, reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and expedited termination of the conflict,” the statement said.

The Strait of Hormuz is a 55-km-wide narrow waterway between Iran and Oman, separating the Persian Gulf from the Arabian Sea.

It is one of the busiest and most strategically significant shipping routes in the world, as a fifth of global oil passed through it before the conflict began on February 28.

The discussions between leaders from Pakistan and Iran also covered regional peace and possible ways to reach a negotiated settlement to the disputes, the statement said.

The Iranian leadership appreciated Pakistan’s “constructive role” in facilitating dialogue, de-escalation and a peaceful resolution of the conflict, according to the statement.

Pakistan has been leading the push for peace and reviving its mediation efforts in the stalled U.S.-Iran peace negotiations.

In April, a ceasefire was announced with an agreement to end the U.S.-Iran conflict. However, the peace process faltered later on and has not been put back on track.

The conflict began when the United States and Israel launched strikes against Iran on February 28, triggering Iranian retaliation and choking the vital Strait of Hormuz and entailing a petroleum price hike.

An interim peace agreement, which Pakistan signed as a guarantor, derailed last month as tensions escalated in West Asia with the U.S. and Iran resuming military strikes. Pakistan’s efforts to revive the talks have so far failed to yield results.

The visit by Pakistan’s leadership was part of the country’s broader diplomatic efforts to help break the deadlock in the conflict and explore ways to achieve lasting peace and an end to regional instability.

The visit comes as Washington ramps up pressure on Iran with an expanded round of sanctions, which U.S. officials say are designed to cut off Tehran’s economic lifeline and put the world on notice to cease doing business with the country.

President Donald Trump has also warned of economic consequences for countries providing what he called “any type of lifeline” to Iran, as Washington seeks to intensify pressure on Iran.

Oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz have been severely disrupted, while Tehran has threatened to target unauthorised tankers attempting to transit the waterway.

Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif held separate talks with the leaders of Iran and Qatar in an effort to revive the stalled U.S.-Iran negotiations.

The talks were held on Friday (July 10, 2026) night as efforts picked up pace to mend the broken peace bridge between the warring sides after the recent escalation and attacks on the rival targets.

In his conversation with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, Mr. Sharif expressed “deep concern over the recent escalation in tensions in the region” and underscored the urgent need to “restore regional peace and stability,” according to a statement by the PM Office.

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He urged parties to “exercise restraint and refrain from any action that could jeopardise the hard-earned peace gains achieved over the past few months”.

Mr. Sharif stressed the importance of upholding the commitments undertaken under the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), describing it as an enduring framework for promoting mutual understanding, respect and shared prosperity in the region and beyond.

Reaffirming Pakistan’s steadfast commitment to regional peace, Mr. Sharif assured Mr. Pezeshkian of Islamabad’s readiness to continue playing an “honest and sincere role” in facilitating dialogue and supporting all efforts aimed at preserving peace and stability.

President Pezeshkian thanked the Prime Minister, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, Field Marshal Asim Munir, and other senior Pakistani leaders for attending the funeral ceremony of the late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

He also reaffirmed Iran’s commitment to peace and appreciated Pakistan’s constructive support and sincere efforts for regional stability.

The two leaders also reviewed the implementation of the decisions taken during President Pezeshkian’s visit to Islamabad last month and agreed to expedite follow-up actions to further strengthen bilateral cooperation across diverse fields.

Both leaders agreed to remain in close contact and continue consultations on matters of mutual interest and regional peace.

In a separate telephone conversation with Emir of Qatar Sheikh ‎Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Mr. Sharif reiterated his “deep concern over the recent ‎escalation in tensions in the region”.

While conveying ‎Pakistan’s solidarity and support with the people of ‎Qatar on the recent attacks, he ‎stressed that all parties exercise restraint and ‎refrain from any actions that could undermine peace ‎in the region.‎ He conveyed Pakistan’s sincere ‎gratitude to the Qatari ruler for ‎consistent and steadfast support in the peace efforts ‎that culminated in the Islamabad MoU and the first round of high-level ‎technical talks at Burgenstock.

The two leaders agreed upon the importance of ‎sustained diplomatic engagement and dialogue, and ‎adherence to the commitments made by all parties ‎under the peace memorandum.

The U.S. and Iran signed the MoU on June 18, aimed at restoring peace in West Asia. It was followed by technical-level talks in Switzerland on June 21, with Pakistan and Qatar as mediators.