Middle East: Pakistan Sees Progress in US-Iran Mediation

Middle East: Pakistan sees progress in US-Iran mediation

Pakistani mediators have hailed "productive" talks in Tehran on the US-Israeli war on Iran and the prospect of peace. Meanwhile, Iran says it will retaliate to new US "economic D-day" sanctions. DW has more.

Pakistan's Foreign Policy Under Scrutiny As Asim Munir Visits Iran Amid US Tensions

Pakistan faces a diplomatic dilemma as Army Chief Asim Munir visits Tehran amid ongoing tensions involving Iran, the United States, and Israel. Iran has expressed a lack of trust in Washington, demanding a change in American behavior and informing Pakistani leadership that verbal assurances are insufficient. Meanwhile, Pakistan continues efforts to reassure Tehran of security cooperation and bilateral brotherhood. Analysts highlight that Pakistan is leveraging its strategic location to act as a messenger for the United States while extracting financial benefits from the West Asian conflict, mirroring its past handling of the Afghan crisis. Despite multiple visits to Iran by Pakistani officials, including Army Chief Asim Munir, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, and Minister Mohsin Naqvi, Pakistan has achieved no concrete progress in facilitating peace talks or resolving deep differences between Washington and Tehran. Questions remain over the direction and effectiveness of Islamabad's foreign policy as the regional crisis lingers.

Pakistan army chief arrives in Tehran to hold talks on US ‘economic

CAIRO: ‌Pakistan’s army chief Asim Munir, who has built a personal rapport with US President Donald Trump, arrived in Iran on Monday for talks, Iranian media said. Pakistan said the visit was part of its efforts “to promote regional peace and stability,” and a Pakistani source said Munir was expected to meet people close to Iran's supreme leader. Munir spoke with the US

Field Marshal Munir arrives in Tehran for talks

Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defence Forces Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir arrived in Tehran on an official visit to Iran on Monday, accompanied by Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi.

Mediator Pakistan to hold talks in Iran on US ‘economic D-Day’; Asim Munir lands in Tehran

Pakistan's army chief Asim Munir, who has built a personal rapport with US President Donald Trump, arrived in Iran for talks, Iranian media said.