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Iran-US: Pakistan army chief to visit Tehran tomorrow

From Ta Nea · () Greek

Translated from Greek, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Pakistan's army chief, Asim Munir, is scheduled to visit Tehran to promote regional peace and security.
  • The visit aims to mediate discussions between Iran and the US, focusing on the ongoing conflict and potential sanctions.
  • Munir will also discuss regional developments, including the Houthi situation and a recent Pakistan-Turkey-Saudi Arabia agreement.

Pakistan's army chief, General Asim Munir, is set to visit Tehran tomorrow, aiming to foster peace and security in the region. The visit, confirmed by Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaïl Baghaei, underscores Pakistan's role as a mediator in escalating regional tensions.

Pakistan has taken on a mediating role in negotiations between Iran and the United States, seeking to de-escalate the conflict that intensified following U.S. and Israeli strikes against Iran in February. Two Pakistani government sources confirmed Munir's upcoming visit to Reuters, highlighting the direct communication between Iran and Pakistan.

Discussions are expected to center on recent war developments, including U.S. President Donald Trump's threats of stricter sanctions against Iran. General Munir will also engage with Iranian leaders on the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding, the implications of Trump's warnings, the situation following the Pakistan-Turkey-Saudi Arabia agreement, and issues concerning the Houthi movement.

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