CDF Munir arrives in Tehran for talks with senior Iranian officials

WEB DESK -- Field Marshal Asim Munir arrived in Tehran on Tuesday with a delegation of Pakistani officials to meet senior Iranian officials, Iran’s semi-official Mehr news agency reported.

The visit is the latest in a series of trips to the Iranian capital by the chief of army staff and chief of defence forces as part of Pakistan’s ongoing mediation between Iran and the United States.

According to Iran’s state news agency IRNA, Munir is scheduled to meet senior Iranian officials during the visit, with his first planned meeting set to be with Iran’s foreign minister.

Discussions are expected to focus on Pakistan-Iran relations, the evolving regional situation, ongoing diplomatic initiatives, efforts to de-escalate tensions in the region and broader international developments.

The visit comes as Pakistan continues to play an important role in facilitating diplomatic contacts and mediation efforts between the United States and Iran amid heightened regional tensions.

Reuters had earlier reported, citing a Pakistani official and Iranian media, that Munir was scheduled to travel to Tehran.

According to Reuters, Munir had also engaged with Iranian leadership earlier in the summer in efforts to prevent a further escalation of tensions, facilitate the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and support an early resolution to the ongoing conflict.