Pakistan, Iran made 'significant progress' to end US-Iran war, minister says

Pakistan and Iran on Tuesday announced that "significant progress" has been made toward ending the U.S.-Israeli war in Iran, according to Pakistan's interior minister, Reuters reported. Field Marshal Asim Munir, Pakistan's army chief, met with Iranian officials in Tehran about measures to prevent the conflict from growing and to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, which has been closed under Iranian control, causing gas prices to skyrocket. Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi, who traveled with Munir, said their meeting with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian was "very positive and productive." "The Iranian President candidly shared his Government’s perspective and concerns, and we had a very constructive exchange on the issues involved," Naqvi wrote on the social platform X. "Significant progress was made, and the meeting concluded on a highly positive note. We remain hopeful that this momentum will help pave the way for further progress and lasting peace in the region." Naqvi said the discussion focused on the conflict and a path forward for the region. He added that they talked about the steps needed to restore the interim peace deal signed by the U.S. and Iran in June, which expired last week. Munir called President Trump ahead of the talks in Tehran, Reuters reported. The Pakistani delegation's visit comes as Iran and Oman announced a plan to allow navigation through the Strait of Hormuz and clear mines placed in the waterway. Omani Foreign Minister Badr al-Busaidi met with Iranian…