By The South Asia Times 

ISLAMABAD— Pakistan’s military said on Saturday that the United States and Iran were moving closer to a “final understanding” following intensive negotiations in Tehran, as Pakistan’s powerful army chief, Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, concluded what officials described as a “highly productive” mediation visit to Iran.

According to a statement issued by the military’s media wing, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the Pakistani military chief held a series of high-level meetings with Iran’s civilian leadership amid ongoing regional tensions that have persisted despite an April 8 ceasefire.

During the visit, Munir met Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and Interior Minister Eskandar Momeni.

The ISPR said discussions focused on accelerating a consultative process aimed at supporting “peace and stability in the region” and achieving “a conclusive agreement.”

“The engagements were held in a positive and constructive environment and contributed meaningfully towards the mediation process,” the statement said.

It added that “intensive negotiations over the last twenty four hours have resulted in encouraging progress towards a final understanding,” suggesting momentum in ongoing diplomatic efforts involving Tehran and Washington.

While the Pakistani statement did not explicitly outline the contents of the proposed agreement, the remarks come amid heightened diplomatic activity in the region following months of tensions involving Iran, the United States and regional allies.

Pakistan has increasingly positioned itself as a facilitator of dialogue in recent months, maintaining close ties with both Tehran and Washington while advocating diplomatic solutions to regional crises.

Iranian leaders, according to the ISPR, appreciated Pakistan’s “sincere and constructive role” in promoting dialogue and pursuing a peaceful settlement of regional disputes.

Munir was received upon arrival in Tehran by Interior Minister Eskandar Momeni along with senior Iranian civil and military officials, underscoring the significance Tehran attached to the visit.

The visit also reflects Pakistan’s expanding diplomatic role under its military leadership at a time of shifting regional alliances and renewed efforts to prevent further escalation in the Middle East.

The ISPR statement referred to tensions that have continued after the April 8, 2026 ceasefire, though it did not provide further operational or political details regarding the agreement under discussion.