Pakistan says army chief held talks with Iran focused on preventing further escalation of Middle East conflict

Pakistan's army chief, Asim Munir, held talks with Iran focused on preventing further escalation of the Middle East conflict. According to the Pakistani military, the discussions included measures to prevent further escalation and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. Munir also discussed regional peace and ways to reach a negotiated settlement to disputes.

The talks were described as "positive and productive" by Pakistani Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi, who also met with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian. Naqvi said the meeting with the president ended on a "highly positive note" and that they had a "constructive exchange" on the issues involved. The focus of the talks was on decreasing tensions in the Middle East and creating a path to peace.

The Pakistani military stated that significant progress was made in the talks, which focused on the US-Israeli war on Iran and a path to peace. According to Al-Monitor, the talks also aimed for an expedited termination of the conflict.

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