{
  "id": 2989126,
  "title": "CDF Munir, Naqvi in Iran as part of Pakistan's efforts for regional peace",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/24/cdf-munir-naqvi-in-iran-as-part-of-pakistans-efforts-for-regional",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-24T09:32:49.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Dawn",
    "slug": "dawn",
    "url": "https://www.dawn.com/news/2024976/cdf-munir-naqvi-in-iran-as-part-of-pakistans-efforts-for-regional-peace"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Field Marshal Asim Munir, the Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) of Pakistan, and Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi traveled to Tehran on Monday, according to reports from Iranian media. The visit was described by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) as an effort to promote regional peace and stability. In Iran, the trip was reported to have included a meeting with Iranian Interior Minister Eskandar Momeni. The Pakistan Ministry of Foreign Affairs had earlier stated that the visit aimed to strengthen bilateral cooperation and support peace in the region. Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqai confirmed CDF Munir's trip to Tehran, noting that the delegation would seek to bolster ties between Iran and Pakistan. The United States and Israel initiated the Middle East conflict with a series of attacks on Iran on February 28, followed by retaliatory strikes. Despite a ceasefire on April 8, the Strait of Hormuz remains a contentious issue, with Iran controlling the strategic energy route. Pakistan, through its efforts including a memorandum of understanding (MoU) in June, has been instrumental in attempting to prevent the escalation of hostilities. Recently, US President Donald Trump signaled a tougher stance on Iran, announcing increased economic pressure, which could include the harshest sanctions in history. These moves have been met with international criticism, and the United States is expected to soon unveil the details of the proposed sanctions.",
  "summary": "Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) and Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Asim Munir and Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi reached Tehran on Monday, Iranian media reported after Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) described the visit “as part of Pakistan’s efforts to promote regional peace and stability”. State media in Pakistan, meanwhile, reported that CDF Munir and Naqvi had held a meeting with…",
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        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/24/pakistans-army-chief-munir-returns-to-iran-can-he-break-us-war",
        "published": "2026-08-24T06:30:37.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Dawn",
        "title": "ISPR says CDF Munir, Naqvi headed to Iran as part of Pakistan's efforts for regional peace",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/24/ispr-says-cdf-munir-naqvi-headed-to-iran-as-part-of-pakistans-efforts",
        "published": "2026-08-24T08:37:48.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Al-Monitor",
        "title": "Pakistan's Munir spoke to Trump ahead of Tehran visit, sources say",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/24/pakistans-munir-spoke-to-trump-ahead-of-tehran-visit-sources-say-2981799",
        "published": "2026-08-24T08:46:33.000Z"
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        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "Pakistan’s Munir spoke to Trump ahead of Tehran visit, say sources",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/24/pakistans-munir-spoke-to-trump-ahead-of-tehran-visit-say-sources",
        "published": "2026-08-24T08:51:38.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "The Korea Times",
        "title": "Pakistan's Munir spoke to Trump ahead of Tehran visit, sources say",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/24/pakistans-munir-spoke-to-trump-ahead-of-tehran-visit-sources-say",
        "published": "2026-08-24T08:52:02.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Ajel English",
        "title": "Pakistan army chief visits Tehran to push for lasting US-Iran peace",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/24/pakistan-army-chief-visits-tehran-to-push-for-lasting-us-iran-peace",
        "published": "2026-08-24T09:20:09.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Hindustan Times - World News",
        "title": "Mediator Pakistan to hold talks in Iran on US ‘economic D-Day’; Asim Munir lands in Tehran",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/24/mediator-pakistan-to-hold-talks-in-iran-on-us-economic-d-day-asim",
        "published": "2026-08-24T09:22:36.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Jerusalem Post",
        "title": "Pakistani army chief Munir spoke to Trump before visit for negotiations to Tehran",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/24/pakistani-army-chief-munir-spoke-to-trump-before-visit-for",
        "published": "2026-08-24T09:52:16.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Daily Times",
        "title": "Field Marshal Asim Munir reaches Iran for peace efforts",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/24/field-marshal-asim-munir-reaches-iran-for-peace-efforts",
        "published": "2026-08-24T10:25:45.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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