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Iran seeks talks with US as Pezeshkian meets Pakistani officials amid rising tensions

Pakistan and Qatar push diplomacy as Trump weighs options from economic pressure to military action against Iran.

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What to know

  • Pakistan's interior minister held his sixth visit to Tehran while Pakistan and Qatar push for US-Iran diplomacy, signaling an alliance effort to prevent escalation.
  • Trump outlined three paths forward—military action, economic pressure, or negotiation—while saying he would 'probably' meet with Pezeshkian, creating uncertainty about US intentions.
  • Iran presented new negotiation conditions after a June memorandum failed; tensions remain high with fresh US attack intelligence reported and ongoing Strait of Hormuz shipping strikes.
  • Iran's foreign minister is attending the UN General Assembly to engage world leaders, and the US granted visas to top Iranian officials despite restricting the broader delegation.

“We believe that relations between Iran and Pakistan have never been at such a high level as they are today.”

Mohsin Naqvi, Pakistani Interior Minister · Al Jazeera ↗ · Sep 21

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Iran seeks talks with US as Pezeshkian meets Pakistani officials amid rising tensions
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    Two tankers attacked in Strait of Hormuz

    The UK Maritime Trade Operations agency reported attacks on two vessels in the waterway on Monday. Iran has targeted ships transiting without its authorization or using unapproved shipping lanes.

    “We believe that US actions and pressures have contributed to greater convergence and continued engagement among Islamic countries, and the numerous meetings and consultations between Iranian and Pakistani delegations are a clear example of this trend.”
    — Masoud Pezeshkian, Iran's President · source
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    Iran presents new conditions for restarting talks with US — Iran's top security official Mohsen Rezaei told Al Jazeera that Tehran had presented fresh demands to the Trump administration for resuming negotiations after the June memorandum collapsed without ending the war or reopening the Strait of Hormuz.

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    Qatar reiterates mediation efforts between Iran and US — Qatari Foreign Ministry spokesman Majed al-Ansari said Doha was working to open dialogue between Tehran and Washington, aiming even for a short-term agreement. Qatar is coordinating with Pakistan on the effort.

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    Iran's foreign minister arrives at UN General Assembly — Abbas Araghchi arrived in New York for the 81st session of the UNGA after stopping in Doha to discuss regional developments with Qatari officials. The US granted visas to Pezeshkian and Araghchi but restricted the wider Iranian delegation's travel and purchasing.

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    Pezeshkian meets Pakistani Interior Minister Naqvi in Tehran

    Naqvi's sixth visit to Tehran since February's war began took place as Pakistan and Qatar sought to revive US-Iran diplomacy. Pezeshkian said US pressures have strengthened ties among Islamic countries.

    1. 1 outlet first by Al Jazeera, 1d ago · read ↗

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    Trump outlines multiple options for Iran policy — In a Fox News interview, US President Donald Trump said he was considering military action, economic pressure, or negotiations with Iran, adding he would 'probably' be open to meeting with Pezeshkian.

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    Tehran reports US intelligence of planned attacks — Iran said it received intelligence that the US was planning new attacks on the country, one day before Pakistani Interior Minister Naqvi's diplomatic visit.

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    Iran and US reach 60-day memorandum of understanding — A temporary agreement was reached between Iran and the Trump administration, though it ultimately failed to end the war or reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

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    US and Israel begin war on Iran — The United States and Israel launched military operations against Iran, marking the start of a conflict that continues through September 2026.