Pakistan army chief arrives in Tehran for talks with senior Iranian officials

Field Marshal Asim Munir arrived in Tehran on Tuesday, accompanied by a delegation of Pakistani officials, to engage in discussions with senior Iranian officials. The visit, reported by Iran’s semi-official Mehr news agency, is part of Pakistan's ongoing efforts to mediate between Iran and the United States. This is the latest in a series of trips to Tehran by the chief of army staff and chief of defence forces.

On August 24, Field Marshal Munir joined Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi in Tehran for talks centered on regional de-escalation, breaking the military stalemate, and exploring a negotiated settlement. Islamabad's mediation had resulted in the interim peace agreement, known as the Islamabad Memorandum, which was signed in June. However, the accord was short-lived as renewed fighting between Iran and the US ensued.

The visit arrives a day after Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi reasserted Pakistan's commitment to mediating between Washington and Tehran. Speaking at the Global Security Forum in Doha, Naqvi affirmed that "Pakistan never gave up" on the peace efforts despite the challenging moments during the conflict. He praised Field Marshal Munir for a "remarkable role" in bringing the two sides closer together.

Naqvi also recalled the signing of the 14-point Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding on June 18 and the subsequent Lake Lucerne Summit in Switzerland, which was organized jointly by Pakistan and Qatar.