Pakistan and Iran report progress in talks on regional conflict

Pakistan and Iran made significant progress in talks focused on the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran and a path to peace, Pakistan's interior minister said Tuesday at the end of a visit to Tehran. The discussions centered on preventing further escalation, reopening the Strait of Hormuz, and expediting an end to the conflict, according to a Pakistani military statement about a meeting between army chief Asim Munir and Iranian leadership. The sides also exchanged views on regional peace and a negotiated settlement. Pakistan's interior minister described the exchange as very constructive, while Munir spoke with U.S. President Donald Trump before the visit. Trump has warned of economic consequences against countries aiding Iran, which has vowed to shut down Gulf oil exports.