Pakistan army chief in Iran to mediate between US and Iran
General Asim Munir visits Tehran as Islamabad seeks to revive diplomacy between Washington and Tehran amid escalating economic pressure
TEHRAN, Iran (MNTV) — Pakistan’s army chief General Asim Munir arrived in Tehran on for talks aimed at supporting regional peace efforts as Islamabad seeks to mediate between Iran and the United States amid renewed tensions and threatened economic sanctions.
Pakistan’s military confirmed the visit, describing it as part of Islamabad’s efforts to promote regional peace and stability. Iranian officials had also announced the visit, saying security and regional stability would be among its central issues.
Munir’s trip comes as US President Donald Trump has threatened major economic measures against countries that provide Iran with what he described as any form of economic lifeline.
Washington has sought to increase pressure on Tehran and restrict its international trade, while Iran has warned that it could respond by disrupting oil exports from the Gulf.
Pakistan has maintained commercial ties with Iran despite the recent conflict and has emerged as an intermediary in efforts to reduce tensions between Washington and Tehran.
According to Pakistani sources, Munir recently spoke by telephone with Trump before traveling to Tehran. The conversation had not previously been publicly reported, and details of the discussion were not immediately available.
Munir was expected to meet individuals close to Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei during his visit, according to a Pakistani source.
The talks are expected to focus primarily on the confrontation between Iran and the United States, with Islamabad seeking to address a lack of trust that has repeatedly undermined diplomatic initiatives between the two sides.
A Pakistani source said Washington and Tehran continue to suffer from a significant “trust deficit,” making confidence-building measures an important objective of Munir’s visit.
Pakistan has previously attempted to mediate between Iran and the United States, contributing to negotiations that produced an interim peace arrangement in June. However, the agreement later weakened as fighting resumed between the two countries, increasing fears that the confrontation could develop into a broader regional conflict.
Munir’s discussions are also expected to address wider regional security concerns, including recent attacks by Iran-aligned Houthi fighters against Saudi Arabia.
The Pakistani military leadership is also expected to discuss the recently concluded mutual defense agreement involving Pakistan, Türkiye and Saudi Arabia, according to a Pakistani government source.
Islamabad’s involvement in the diplomatic process reflects its efforts to maintain relations with both Washington and Tehran while preventing further instability along its western border and across the wider region.
The visit comes at a particularly sensitive moment, with Washington threatening severe economic consequences for countries continuing economic engagement with Iran and Tehran warning of potentially disruptive measures affecting Gulf energy supplies.
Pakistan has sought to use its relations with both sides to encourage dialogue and prevent the latest confrontation from escalating into a wider regional crisis.
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