Amid Tensions in the Strait of Hormuz, Iranian Diplomacy Coordinates with Pakistani Mediators to Advance Peace Deal with the U.S.

Amid Tensions in the Strait of Hormuz, Iranian Diplomacy Coordinates with Pakistani Mediators to Advance Peace Deal with the U.S.

The imminent official visit of Iran’s Foreign Minister, Abbas Araghchi, to Pakistan, scheduled for June 13, emerges as the epicenter of a frantic diplomatic race to seal a peace agreement with the United States government and stabilize global maritime routes. The announcement of the trip, anticipated by Al Arabiya sources, occurs alongside emergency phone calls and high-level meetings with the Pakistani military command.

Mediation with General Asim Munir and Border Coordination

The direct dialogue between Abbas Araghchi and Pakistan's Chief of Army Staff, General Asim Munir, has consolidated as the primary channel of mediation between Tehran and Washington. Last Sunday (June 7), both held direct contact following a new escalation of hostilities in the region.

General Munir's role as a guarantor of the negotiations is reinforced by his hosting of regional authorities in Rawalpindi and the processing of official proposals brought to Tehran by Pakistani Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi, aimed at breaking the political deadlock. In addition to the global agenda, the planned face-to-face meeting in the coming days is expected to focus on mutual counter-terrorism security guarantees along the shared border and regional stabilization.

The Hormuz Impasse and Donald Trump's Announcement

The urgency of the diplomatic talks reflects the critical scenario in the Persian Gulf. Tehran’s Persian Gulf Strait Authority (PGSA) declared the complete closure of the Strait of Hormuz to commercial vessels, alleging insecurity resulting from the posture of Western forces. In contrast, the U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) publicly disputed the blockade, guaranteeing the continuity of international transit operations.

In Washington, after threatening to resume severe bombardments against Iranian oil infrastructure, President Donald Trump publicly backed down and announced the cancellation of the strikes planned for Thursday night (June 11). Trump stated on Truth Social that discussions had reached the highest levels of leadership in Tehran and that the terms of a peace "transaction" had been approved, though he stressed that the U.S. naval siege will persist until the final signing. On the Iranian side, chief negotiator Mohammad-Bagher Ghalibaf signaled caution, recommending that formal announcements await legal validation of the terms by Tehran.