According to Pakistani media, the speaker of the Iranian parliament, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, has traveled from Tehran to Islamabad with special approval from the US and Israeli authorities. This unusual development comes against a backdrop of escalating conflict in the region and is seen as a possible indication of the activation of informal diplomatic channels.
Reports emphasize that the flight passed through monitored airspace, which requires high coordination, especially in light of ongoing military operations and reported airstrikes in the region.
The fact that a senior Iranian official was able to travel safely suggests that intermediary countries such as Pakistan, Turkey and Egypt are playing a role in creating a space for diplomatic communication.
In this context, speculation has increased that Islamabad may host a secret meeting between American representatives and Iranian officials this week, with a focus on a possible ceasefire or the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.
Ghalibaf's presence is linked to the possibility of intensive talks. US President Donald Trump has also recently hinted that such negotiations could lead to concrete results.
Although Iranian authorities officially deny any direct negotiations with the US, the very realization of this trip suggests that the parties are prioritizing communication channels and the security of the negotiators.
A notable element in this development is the possible involvement of Israel in ensuring the safe passage of the Iranian delegation. Such coordination, if confirmed, would represent an unusual level of interaction between the opposing sides and indicate increasing pressure to avoid a wider escalation of the conflict.
No one has seen nor heard from Mojtaba Khamenei and Ahmad Vahidi, the alleged head of the IRGC, since 28 Feb. This means both were killed by Israel on 28 Feb, that Ali Larijani led Iran from 28 Feb until he was killed by Israel on 17 March, and Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf has been leading Iran since then. When Iran says Mojtaba Khamenei is leading Iran, it's lying!