Iran Reaffirms Commitment to Regional Stability Amid Talks with U.S.

Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Tehran remains firmly committed to promoting peace and stability in the region, as diplomatic contacts with the United States continue.

In a post on X on Wednesday, Araghchi said he was “delighted” to welcome Pakistan’s army chief Asim Munir to Iran, highlighting close ties between the two countries.

He also thanked Pakistan for hosting recent Iran-U.S. talks, saying the move reflected the “deep” bilateral relationship, and added that both sides share a commitment to regional stability.

Munir arrived in Tehran earlier on Wednesday at the head of a senior political and security delegation, with discussions expected to focus on the ongoing negotiations between Tehran and Washington.

Efforts to ease tensions included a two-week ceasefire brokered on April 8, paving the way for mediated talks in Islamabad. During the negotiations, Iran put forward a 10-point proposal that included the withdrawal of U.S. forces, the lifting of sanctions, and recognition of its sovereignty over the Strait of Hormuz.

However, after 21 hours of negotiations with U.S. officials in Pakistan, the Iranian delegation returned to Tehran without an agreement, citing distrust and what it described as excessive demands from Washington.