The visit was confirmed by several official Iranian sources which say Mr. Naqvi is expected to hold talks with senior Iranian officials, focusing on bilateral cooperation and efforts to revive the US-Iran peace negotiations that have been suspended since April 11. However, details of his schedule have not yet been disclosed. The visit comes just days after a trip to Iran by Pakistan’s Chief of Army Staff, Field Marshal Asim Munir.
According to Iranian state television, European countries on Saturday began negotiations with Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps regarding transit permits for vessels passing through the Strait of Hormuz. The move follows Tehran’s recent approval for vessels from several Asian countries, including China, Japan, and Pakistan, to navigate through the strategic waterway. The information, however, has not yet been confirmed by European authorities.
In a related development, Iran announced that it would reopen its stock market on May 19 after a temporary suspension caused by the conflict involving the United States and Israel.
