Iran-US MoU: Pak Minister Mohsin Naqvi to arrive in Iran, discuss nuclear question and sanctions
Tehran, June 20
Pakistan's Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi is set to arrive in Iran later on Saturday to hold discussions with Iranian leaders on the recently inked MoU between Washington and Tehran, ISNA reported, citing Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Esmaiel Baghaei.
In an exclusive interview with ISNA, Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei announced that Pakistani Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi is scheduled to arrive in Tehran on Saturday at noon to hold discussions on the MoU.
Naqvi is expected to hold consultations with his Iranian counterpart, Interior Minister Eskandar Momeni, and Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, Baghaei told ISNA.
Citing diplomatic sources, ISNA said that the visit comes with talks slated to discuss issues such as the lifting of economic sanctions, verification mechanisms for mutual commitment and details regarding the nuclear question.
Meanwhile, the Persian Gulf Strait Authority on Saturday informed that requests for passage via the Strait of Hormuz can be submitted for the announced time period.
"During the announced time period, passage will be granted to vessels that submit their passage requests in compliance with the necessary requirements," it said in a post on X.
Meanwhile, fragile peace in Lebanon shattered as fresh Israeli strikes were reported which resulted in the death of five people, including 2 minors and 1 Lebanese soldier as per the country's National News Agency (NNA).
As peace hangs by a precipice amid the recently inked MoU between Iran and the US, strikes on Lebanon may further complicate the process.
The 14-point MoU between the US and Iran includes an immediate and permanent cessation of military operations, including in Lebanon, and a pledge to conclude negotiations on a final deal within 60 days, extendable by mutual consent.
Meanwhile, on Friday, in a highly inflammatory post on X, Itamar Ben-Gvir, Minister of National Security of Israel, called for the intensification of military actions in Lebanon--remarks which have drawn widespread condemnation.
"For every tear of an Israeli mother, a thousand Lebanese mothers must weep. All of Lebanon must burn!" he wrote on X.
The National Security Minister further said, "With all due respect to the Americans, Israel must make it clear to the entire world that the blood of our sons and the security of our citizens are not forfeit. All of Lebanon must burn."
— ANI
Reader Comments
The MoU talks about ceasefire in Lebanon and nuclear deal in 60 days, but these Israeli strikes and Ben-Gvir's hateful comments show how fragile peace really is. India has always stood for dialogue over violence—hope sanity prevails. 🙏
Interesting to see Pakistan involved in Iran-US talks. But the Strait of Hormuz passage rules being tightened—this directly impacts global oil prices, and India being a major importer will feel the heat. Hope our government is watching closely.
Ben-Gvir's statement about burning Lebanon is absolutely disgusting. How can a government official say such things? The MoU is a step forward, but if people like him have power, peace will never come. World leaders need to condemn this strongly.
The 60-day timeline for a final deal seems too optimistic given the decades of mistrust between Iran and US. And these fresh strikes in Lebanon show both sides are still playing games. Diplomacy is good, but actions matter more than signatures on paper.
As an Indian, I'm concerned about how this affects our neighborhood. Pakistan getting cozy with Iran while we have our own issues—it's a complex web. But any move towards de-escalation in the Gulf is welcome. The world needs less fire and more dialogue. 🕊️
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