Field Marshal Asim Munir, Chief of Defence Forces, and Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi visited Tehran as part of Pakistan's efforts for regional peace. They met with Iranian Interior Minister Eskandar Momeni, reportedly to strengthen bilateral cooperation between the two countries. The visit comes after a ceasefire was brokered in April, but control over the Strait of Hormuz remains a key issue in the ongoing conflict between Iran and the United States. Pakistan has played a role in efforts to halt war between Iran and the US, with a memorandum of understanding signed in June.
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Field Marshal Asim Munir, Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) and Mohsin Naqvi, Interior Minister, traveled to Tehran, Iran on August 24 as part of Pakistan's diplomatic efforts to end the stalemate in the ongoing US-Iran conflict. During their visit, they met with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, Speaker of the Parliament of Iran Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, and other senior Iranian officials. The Pakistani delegation focused on regional de-escalation, breaking the military stalemate, and exploring a negotiated settlement to restore peace and stability in the region. The United States and Israel are said to have triggered the Middle East war with a massive wave of strikes against Iran. However, Iranian President Pezeshkian has stated that it's time to end the war as Iran holds the advantage. The Pakistani delegation also discussed measures to prevent further escalation and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a vital energy transportation route in the Middle East. The United States must change its tone and approach in its dealings with Iran, because relying on coercion and bullying will only complicate the implementation process, according to Pezeshkian. The Foreign Office (FO) has denied claims that the Pakistani delegation visited Iran as an envoy of the US, stating that the visit was undertaken purely in the context of Pakistan's role as a mediator.
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Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) and Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Asim Munir and Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi reached Tehran on Monday, Iranian media reported after Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) described the visit “as part of Pakistan’s efforts to promote regional peace and stability”.
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State media in Pakistan, meanwhile, reported that CDF Munir and Naqvi had held a meeting with Iranian Interior Minister Eskandar Momeni.
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Earlier, ISPR said CDF Munir will “focus on promoting efforts towards peaceful, lasting and comprehensive resolution of the conflict in the Middle East” during the visit.
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Iranian foreign ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqai on Sunday said CDF Munir was expected to travel to Tehran to continue efforts to bring peace and security to the region.
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He said CDF Munir would lead an official delegation and the “visit aims to strengthen bilateral cooperation between Iran and Pakistan and to continue Pakistan’s good offices in support of peace and security in the region”.
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During the visit, CDF Munir would meet and hold talks with senior officials Iran, Baqaei added.
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The United States and Israel triggered the Middle East war with a massive wave of strikes against Iran on February 28, triggering Iranian retaliation across the region.
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An April 8 ceasefire ended nearly 40 days of intense bombardment, but control over the Strait of Hormuz soon emerged as a key flashpoint in the conflict.
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Iran has controlled the vital energy conduit since the war began.
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Reopening the strait, vital for global oil and gas supplies, has become a US priority, but Tehran insists the waterway will remain closed until Washington lifts its naval blockade on Iranian ports, removes oil sanctions and unfreezes Iranian assets abroad.
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Pakistan has played a key role in efforts to halt war between Iran and the United States, brokering a memorandum of understanding (MoU) in June, but peace negotiations currently appear stalled.
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Last week, US President Donald Trump announced that Washington would ramp up economic pressure on Iran “on an unprecedented scale”.
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Washington has urged other governments, including Beijing, to join efforts to further isolate Iran’s economy.
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The US is expected to announce details related to the planned sanctions on Mondau, which US officials have said would be “the toughest sanctions in history” on Iran.
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