Pakistan army chief to visit Tehran in continuation of mediation role between US, Iran

Pakistan's army chief, Field Marshal Asim Munir, is scheduled to visit Tehran on Monday, according to Iran's foreign ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei. The visit is seen as an effort to bolster peace and security in the region, following a phone call between Munir and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi. During the call, the two discussed the regional situation and potential ways to revive stalled ceasefire talks.

Iran's foreign ministry emphasized that the discussions centered on "regional developments and effective ways to strengthen peace, stability and security in West Asia." These talks are part of a renewed push to revive ceasefire talks, facilitated by mediators Pakistan and Qatar.

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