Pakistani Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi arrived in Tehran on Wednesday to meet his Iranian counterpart Eskandar Momeni, as Islamabad continues its mediation efforts to end the US-Israeli war on Iran.

The United States and Iran have been exchanging peace proposals since a temporary ceasefire was agreed last month, but hostilities have not fully ceased and both sides remain far apart on key issues, including Iran's nuclear program and regional influence.

On Monday, Saudi Arabia said it intercepted three drones, raising concerns about renewed military escalation in the Gulf. Meanwhile, Donald Trump told reporters that peace negotiations with Iran are "borderline" between talks and renewed strikes, warning that "if we don't get the right answers, it goes very quickly."

According to Iran's ISNA news agency, Pakistani army chief Asim Munir's visit to Tehran is aimed at narrowing the gaps between Iranian and US positions. "The Iranian text is being discussed in Tehran regarding the overarching framework, some details and confidence-building measures as guarantees," ISNA reported.

Key sticking points include Iran's enriched uranium stockpile, its right to enrich uranium, shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, and Iran's support for proxy armed groups in the region. The US regime is demanding a 20-year moratorium on any uranium enrichment by Iran, a demand Tehran has rejected.

Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and army chief Munir are expected to visit China on Saturday to sign several memoranda of understanding. Earlier this week, China hosted Russian President Vladimir Putin for a two-day visit, as Beijing plays a growing role in regional diplomacy.

Source: www.aljazeera.com