Iran has announced that Pakistan’s army chief will be visiting Tehran on Monday
Pakistan’s army chief Asim Munir is set to visit Tehran on Monday as part of ongoing efforts to enhance peace and security in the region, as stated by Iran’s foreign ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei on Sunday.
Pakistan has assumed a mediator role in the negotiations between Iran and the U.S., focused on bringing an end to the conflict that commenced with U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran in February.
Two sources from the Pakistani government confirmed Munir’s visit to Reuters. The initial source indicated that Iran and Pakistan were in direct communication.
A second source indicated that the discussions would also cover recent developments in the conflict, including U.S. President Donald Trump’s threat of stricter sanctions on Iran. “The focus for Munir will be on peace under Islamabad’s MoU, Trump’s warning, and the situation following the Pakistan-Turkey-Saudi Arab Agreement, as well as Houthi issues with Iranian leaders,” the source stated.
The visit occurs during a period of increased tensions, as Iran warns of a military response to U.S. sanctions plans that could further strain the struggling economy of the Islamic Republic.
It will align with a Monday announcement regarding the specifics of the planned sanctions, which U.S. officials have described as “the toughest sanctions in history” against Iran.
Trump had cautioned about economic repercussions for any nation that offered “any type of lifeline to Iran,” as he aims to isolate the Islamic Republic.
Oil shipments are currently halted in the Strait of Hormuz, as Tehran has issued threats to target any unauthorized oil tankers attempting to pass through this crucial waterway. Meanwhile, sanctions are putting significant strain on Iran’s economy.
