Islamabad: Pakistani Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi is scheduled to visit Iran on Saturday to discuss potential new proposals in the ongoing Pakistan-mediated diplomatic process between the United States and Iran.

According to Anadolu Agency, Naqvi is expected to engage with senior Iranian officials to explore ways to overcome the current deadlock and consider a temporary agreement between Washington and Tehran. This diplomatic mission includes conveying a significant message from Pakistan's army chief, Field Marshal Asim Munir, to Iran's Supreme Leader Seyyed Mojtaba Khamenei, emphasizing Islamabad's continued effort to broker peace between the US and Iran.

The discussions will also focus on reviving a second round of talks aimed at resolving the conflict. Before departing for Tehran, Naqvi returned from Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, where he attended the Shanghai Cooperation Organization's interior ministers' meeting, and consulted with Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. The Prime Minister provided Naqvi with specific instructions concerning the US-Iran dialogue.

Additionally, Iran's semi-official news agency Mehr confirmed Naqvi's visit, highlighting its significance amidst the ongoing mediation efforts by Islamabad. The diplomatic visit follows a meeting in Bishkek between Naqvi and his Iranian counterpart, Eskandar Momeni, which took place during the Shanghai Cooperation Organization's meeting.

Naqvi has played a crucial role in the negotiations with Tehran as Pakistan seeks to mediate a long-term agreement between the US and Iran following the outbreak of hostilities on February 28, when the US and Israel launched attacks on Iran. A ceasefire was established on April 8 through Pakistan's mediation, although subsequent talks in Islamabad did not yield a permanent resolution. Former US President Trump later extended the ceasefire indefinitely.

Since the ceasefire, both sides have been exchanging proposals with the aim of resuming direct talks and ultimately ending the conflict.