JAKARTA - Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and Pakistan Army Chief of Staff Marshal Asim Munir on Friday (22/5) discussed efforts to end the war between the United States and Iran.
The meeting took place after Commander Munir arrived in Tehran as part of Pakistan's mediation efforts to end the war that began after the US and Israeli attacks on Iran on February 28.
The Iranian Foreign Ministry stated that the talks lasted late into the night by discussing various diplomatic efforts and initiatives to prevent escalation and efforts to end the war.
The two sides also discussed ways to strengthen peace, stability, and security in the West Asian region, according to the ministry.
Panglima Munir disebut terlibat langsung dalam mediasi antara Washington dan Teheran dengan tujuan mengakhiri perang secara permanen.
Pakistan previously managed to push for a ceasefire on April 8 and then hosted high-level talks between the US and Iran on April 11-12.
The United States and Iran are currently negotiating the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, Tehran's nuclear program, and demands for lifting sanctions against Iran. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Friday (22/5) said there was little progress in the negotiations.
Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump earlier said Washington was holding off new attacks on Iran after a request from Gulf leaders; while serious negotiations continued.
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