Pakistan's Munir spoke to Trump ahead of Tehran visit, sources say
ISLAMABAD — Pakistan's army chief Asim Munir spoke with U.S. President Donald Trump last week, according to three Pakistani sources, days before Munir was expected to hold talks in the Iranian capital of Tehran on Monday. The call, which has not been previously reported, came as the U.S. threatened to roll out major economic sanctions targeting Iran and its trade partners. The White House Office…
Pakistan's army chief, Asim Munir, made a call to US President Donald Trump last week, according to three Pakistani sources. The conversation took place days before Munir's visit to Tehran.
Munir's visit to Tehran comes as the US is preparing to impose new economic sanctions on Iran. Iran has warned of potential major retaliation if the economic pressure continues.
The purpose of Munir's visit to Tehran was to discuss regional security and recent developments, according to Pakistani officials.
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