TEHRAN: Chief of Defence Forces Field Marshal Asim Munir has arrived in Tehran for meetings with Iranian leaders as Pakistan continues its diplomatic efforts to facilitate dialogue between Iran and the United States.
The visit aims to strengthen bilateral ties between Islamabad and Tehran and includes discussions on regional developments and the stalled Iran-US negotiations.
Iran’s ISNA news agency reported that Munir is expected to meet Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, President Masoud Pezeshkian, Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf and the secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council.
Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei confirmed the visit during his weekly press briefing, saying the discussions would cover matters related to the negotiations, while focusing primarily on bilateral relations and enhanced cooperation.
The visit comes as diplomatic efforts to resolve the conflict remain stalled, with disagreements over several issues, including the future of the strategically important Strait of Hormuz.
On Monday, Araghchi accused Washington of being responsible for insecurity in the strait, a vital international route for oil and gas shipments. Iran has sought to restrict passage through the waterway during the war launched by the United States and Israel in February.
Pakistan has played a mediating role in efforts to end the conflict, although previous attempts have yet to produce a lasting agreement. In June, Islamabad helped broker a memorandum of understanding that Tehran maintains should remain the foundation for a potential peace deal.
The current trip marks Munir’s fifth visit since the June agreement, according to the report.
Although the United States has not carried out strikes against Iran since September, concerns persist over the possibility of renewed hostilities.
Speaking to reporters on Tuesday, Baqaei said Iran could not rule out a return to fighting, adding that the possibility remained a constant concern.
Munir’s visit follows a trip to Tehran by Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov on Monday, as regional and international diplomatic engagement continues amid uncertainty over the future of the conflict.
