CDF Munir, Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi land in Tehran for ongoing Mideast negotiations

Iran says messages continue to be exchanged with Washington through Pakistan

Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) and Chief of the Army Staff Field Marshal Asim Munir landed in Tehran on Wednesday as part of the ongoing Mideast peace negotiation efforts.

The Inter Services Public Relations said in a statement that he was part of a delegation that also included Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi received the delegation.

📸 Arrival of Pakistan’s Army Chief, General Asim Munir, in Tehran, welcomed by Foreign Minister @araghchi. pic.twitter.com/HWwvhAV0Nx

— Government of the Islamic Republic of Iran (@Iran_GOV) April 15, 2026

چیف آف ڈیفنس اسٹاف فیلڈ مارشل سید عاصم منیر تہران پہنچ گئے۔ وزیر داخلہ محسن نقوی بھی آرمی چیف کے ہمراہ۔ دورہ تہران ثالثی کی پاکستانی کوششوں کا حصہ ہے۔ pic.twitter.com/drQnysbgd8

— PTV News (@PTVNewsOfficial) April 15, 2026

Araghchi said he was "delighted" to welcome the field marshal on his visit.

"Expressed gratitude for Pakistan's gracious hosting of dialogue, emphasising that it reflects our deep and great bilateral relationship. Our commitment to promoting peace and stability in the region remains strong — and shared."

Delighted to welcome Field Marshal Munir to Iran.

Expressed gratitude for Pakistan's gracious hosting of dialogue, emphasizing that it reflects our deep and great bilateral relationship. Our commitment to promoting peace and stability in the region remains strong—and shared. pic.twitter.com/e74lm6hL8r

— Seyed Abbas Araghchi (@araghchi) April 15, 2026

A senior Iranian source told Reuters that CDF Munir was heading to Iran "to narrow gaps" between Iran and the United States.

The delegation later held a meeting with FM Araghchi and other Iranian officials.

📹 دیدار عاصم منیر فرمانده ارتش پاکستان با عراقچی pic.twitter.com/e7EVWL2gLY

— خبرگزاری تسنیم (@Tasnimnews_Fa) April 15, 2026

Iran earlier said it continued to exchange messages with Washington through Pakistani mediators.

“Message exchanges continue” regarding negotiations with the United States, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei said in a news briefing cited by the state news agency IRNA.

“Since Sunday, when the Iranian delegation returned to Tehran, multiple messages have been exchanged through the Pakistani intermediary,” he added.

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“Our positions have been conveyed and heard,” he added.

On the nuclear file, the spokesperson said discussions over uranium enrichment are not new.

“There is room for discussion on the type and level of enrichment,” he said.

“The Islamic Republic of Iran must be able to continue enrichment based on its national needs,” he added.

FM Spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei: Message exchange between #Iran and the US continues via Pakistan mediation. Iran’s positions are clear and consistently conveyed. Tehran is likely to host a Pakistani delegation soon. #Diplomacy@IRIMFA_SPOX https://t.co/fAnhGDsAFf

— Government of the Islamic Republic of Iran (@Iran_GOV) April 15, 2026

The US and Iran held rare direct talks in Pakistan this weekend aimed at ending their conflict, but the talks ended early Sunday without any agreement.