Pakistan’s Army Chief, Field Marshal Asim Munir, arrived in Tehran on Friday as Islamabad stepped up diplomatic efforts to help end the ongoing conflict involving Iran, Israel and the United States. The war, which began on February 28, has heightened tensions across the Middle East and disrupted global energy markets.
According to Iran’s state-run IRNA news agency, Munir was welcomed at the airport by Iranian Interior Minister Eskandar Momeni, while Pakistan’s Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi was also present. This marks Munir’s second visit to Iran since Pakistan began mediation efforts between Tehran and Washington.
Pakistan previously helped broker a temporary ceasefire on April 8 and later hosted high-level talks between US and Iranian officials in Islamabad on April 11 and 12 — the first such direct engagement since 1979.
Sources cited by Anadolu Agency said Munir’s meetings in Tehran will focus on Iran-US negotiations, regional stability and the future of diplomatic efforts. Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei described the current stage as a “decisive moment” but admitted major differences between Tehran and Washington remain unresolved.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio acknowledged “slight progress” in talks, while President Donald Trump said Iran was eager to reach an agreement. Meanwhile, the European Union is considering sanctions over Iran’s blockade of the Strait of Hormuz.
