Desk Correspondent , Tehran - Pakistan's Field Marshal Asim Munir arrived in Tehran on April 15, 2026, leading a high level delegation including Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi, carrying a fresh peace message from US President Donald Trump to Iran. This urgent diplomatic push follows the collapse of initial US-Iran ceasefire talks in Islamabad last weekend, positioning Pakistan as a key mediator leveraging its ties with Washington, Tehran, Gulf states, and China.

The 21 hour marathon session in Islamabad, led by US Vice President JD Vance alongside envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, ended without agreement due to irreconcilable differences on three core issues. Iran's uranium enrichment and nuclear program, reopening the Strait of Hormuz, and Israel's actions in Lebanon. Iran insisted on its right to enrich uranium for civilian purposes, while the US demanded a halt and commitments against nuclear weapons, mutual distrust further stalled progress. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi later described the sides as inches away from a deal but rigid stances prevailed.

Upon arrival, Munir met Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, who expressed pleasure at the visit and reaffirmed Iran's commitment to regional peace and stability. Reports confirm Munir is relaying Trump's specific new proposals, with the US signaling active negotiations and potential for a second round in Islamabad soon, even as it threatens harsher sanctions. Trump has publicly praised Munir as his favourite field marshal and lauded Pakistan's PM Shehbaz Sharif for mediation efforts, calling them extraordinary.

With a fragile ceasefire nearing expiry, Pakistan's role is critical amid ongoing US naval blockades and economic pressures on Iran. Both Washington and Tehran appreciate Islamabad's facilitation of backchannel communications, raising hopes for de-escalation before tensions reignite. A decision on resuming talks in Pakistan is pending, but Munir's mission underscores Islamabad's growing influence in Middle East diplomacy.