Pakistan and Iran to hold consultations in Baghdad

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1. 23 Sep 2026 76% related

   17 outlets · 4 developments

   Mohsin Naqvi meets with Iranian Revolutionary Guard official

   Both outlets reported that Pakistan’s Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi met with a senior Iranian security official during his visit to Tehran. 24 News HD described the meeting as part of a "series of meetings with senior Iranian security officials," while Minute Mirror specifically named the official as General Ahmad Vahidi, head of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.

2. 10 Sep 2026 79% related

   3 outlets

   Iranian FM Abbas Araghchi emphasizes Pak-Iran consultations for regional stability

   Most outlets highlighted Abbas Araghchi’s emphasis on continued Pakistan-Iran consultations for regional stability and security. Dunya News added context by noting the statement came amid renewed US-Iran hostilities in the Middle East, while Pakistan Today also mentioned discussions involving DPM Ishaq Dar and Egypt’s FM, though this detail was not emphasized.

3. 13 Aug 2026 76% related

   13 outlets · 3 developments

   Iranian official praises Pakistan as key Islamic partner and calls for stronger ties

   Most outlets highlighted Iran’s top security official describing Pakistan as a key partner in the Islamic world and urging stronger bilateral ties. Aaj News emphasized Iran calling Pakistan a “great asset of the Islamic world” and the need for enhanced trade and cooperation. Dunya News focused on the idea of Pakistan as Iran’s “strategic depth,” noting the official’s view of Pakistan’s government, military, and people as key partners. 24 News HD similarly emphasized the “strategic depth” of relations and mentioned the strengthening of political and military ties.

4. 4 Aug 2026 80% related

   3 outlets

   Pakistan invites Iranian officials amid US-Iran tensions

   Most outlets reported that Pakistan invited Iranian officials for urgent consultations amid rising US-Iran tensions, with a focus on Pakistan’s role as a mediator. Pakistan Observer emphasized Pakistan’s intensified diplomatic outreach to Iran, quoting the Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister. Dawn highlighted the invitation to Iran’s parliament speaker and foreign minister, noting Tehran’s description of Islamabad as its primary mediator with the US. Both excerpts framed the move as a response to regional instability but did not elaborate on the specific nature of the consultations or expected outcomes.

5. 31 Jul 2026 78% related

   11 outlets · 2 developments

   Pakistan says working to bring US and Iran back to negotiations under Islamabad MoU

   Most outlets reported that Pakistan is making efforts to bring the United States and Iran back to negotiations under the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), with phrases like “doing utmost” or “utmost efforts” commonly used. A few also noted that negotiations are “ongoing” and that Pakistan is urging restraint amid regional tensions. Some headlines led with the specific focus on de-escalation and the Strait of Hormuz, while others framed the emphasis more broadly on restoring talks. Overall, the coverage was largely consistent in framing Pakistan’s role as a mediator, with slight variation in the specific emphasis on regional tensions or the MoU’s implementation.