Pakistani army chief Munir spoke to Trump before visit for negotiations to Tehran

Pakistan's army chief, General Asim Munir, held a conversation with former US President Donald Trump last week, according to three Pakistani sources. This previously unreported call took place just days before Munir's scheduled talks in Tehran on Monday, a visit aimed at fostering regional peace and stability.

The discussion between Munir and Trump occurred amid escalating US pressure on Iran, with Washington threatening significant economic sanctions targeting the Islamic Republic and its trading partners. Trump had recently warned countries against providing any "lifeline to Iran." The White House had not immediately responded to requests for comment regarding the content of the call.

Pakistan has actively engaged in mediating between the US and Iran. Munir was expected to meet with individuals close to Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei. Discussions were also anticipated to cover recent attacks by Iran-aligned Houthi fighters on Saudi Arabia, a Pakistani ally, and a new mutual defense agreement between Pakistan, Turkey, and Saudi Arabia. A Pakistani source noted a "trust deficit on both sides" between the US and Iran, indicating Munir's objective was to mitigate this lack of mutual trust.