Sanaa: Iranian Interior Minister Eskandar Momeni arrived in the Pakistani capital Islamabad on Monday, according to Iranian state media. Momeni's visit comes at the invitation of his Pakistani counterpart, Mohsin Naqvi, signaling a push to advance bilateral cooperation between Tehran and Islamabad.

According to Anadolu Agency, the state broadcaster IRIB reported Momeni's arrival, while Pakistan's Interior Ministry also confirmed his presence in a statement. He was received at the airport by Naqvi and other officials. The visit's duration and specific agenda remain undisclosed, though it occurs amid heightened regional tensions.

The context of Momeni's visit includes recent regional escalations following a joint offensive by the US and Israel against Iran in February. In response, Tehran launched drone and missile strikes targeting Gulf nations hosting US assets. Despite a Pakistani-mediated memorandum of understanding signed last month between the US and Iran to end their conflict, tensions have flared again over the Strait of Hormuz, with both sides exchanging attacks.