Pakistan’s army chief to visit Tehran on Monday

Pakistan's army chief Asim Munir is scheduled to visit Tehran on Monday, as reported by Iran's foreign ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei. This visit aims to continue efforts towards bringing peace and security to the region, following the US and Israeli strikes on Iran in February. The recent tensions between Iran and the US have intensified as Iran has threatened a military response to US plans for sanctions that could further weaken Iran's already struggling economy.

Munir's visit coincides with a Monday announcement regarding the details of the planned sanctions, which are reportedly the toughest in history. US President Donald Trump has threatened economic consequences against any country providing any type of support to Iran, aiming to isolate the Islamic Republic. Oil shipments in the Strait of Hormuz are virtually at a standstill, with Tehran threatening to strike any unauthorized oil tankers attempting to transit the vital waterway. Iran's economy is already under immense pressure due to the ongoing sanctions.