Iran’s ambassador to Pakistan, Reza Amiri Moghadam, says negotiations mediated by Pakistan between Iran and the United States are moving in a positive direction. In a post on X on May 23, Moghadam said he spoke with Pakistan’s Minister of Interior, Mohsin Naqvi, who returned from Tehran and congratulated him on what the envoy described as the “achievements of the negotiations” with Iranian officials. Moghadam linked the progress to the mediation role played by Pakistan and expressed “conservative optimism,” saying a “positive stride is taking shape” if the other side is adequately committed. He also said he hoped the process would lead to “lasting peace in the region.” Moghadam added thanks to Pakistan’s armed forces, the Iranian people, and the Pakistani mediator. The Hindu similarly reports that Naqvi congratulated the ambassador following the minister’s trip to Tehran, and highlights the envoy’s comments about progress toward a potential peace deal. Neither source provides additional details of the negotiation content or timelines.