Pakistan’s Interior Minister Makes 2nd Visit to Tehran in Less Than a Week Amid Iran-US Mediation

Pakistan’s Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi arrived in Tehran on May 20, 2026, marking his second visit to Iran within a week. The visit coincided with ongoing U.S.-Iran negotiations and escalating tensions in the Middle East. State media reported that Naqvi’s trip was part of efforts to mediate between Iran and the United States, with the aim of reducing hostilities and fostering dialogue. The timing of the visit underscored Pakistan’s strategic role in regional diplomacy, as it seeks to balance its relationships with both Iran and the U.S.