Last-minute mediation tests Tehran’s seriousness while Israel and America demand an end to Iranian aggression.
Pakistan Army Chief Asim Munir held talks with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi in Tehran on Friday as Islamabad intensified its diplomatic effort to mediate between Iran and the United States.
According to Iranian state media, the discussions continued late into the night and focused on diplomatic initiatives aimed at preventing further escalation and ending the Iran war.
The talks came as reports in the United States said President Donald Trump is seriously considering renewed strikes against Iran if last-minute negotiations fail to produce a peace deal. Trump reportedly met with senior national security officials to review the conflict while Pakistani and Qatari mediators worked to advance a possible agreement.
Iran said it is finalizing a 14-point framework for a deal with Washington. Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei said the draft includes arrangements concerning the Strait of Hormuz and an end to what Tehran describes as the American naval blockade.
Despite signs of limited convergence, Baqaei cautioned that major gaps remain and that movement toward dialogue does not guarantee agreement on the most important issues.
At the same time, Hezbollah said it received a message from Araqchi stating that Iran would not abandon support for the group. Hezbollah also claimed Tehran’s latest proposal demands Lebanon’s inclusion in any ceasefire arrangement.
The message exposes the central challenge facing negotiators: Iran is seeking relief while still protecting its proxy network. For Israel and America, any durable agreement must stop Tehran’s nuclear ambitions, maritime threats and support for armed groups that destabilize the region.
