ISLAMABAD (Web Desk) - Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) Field Marshal Asim Munir has concluded a day-long visit to Iran alongside Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi, as part of Islamabad’s diplomatic efforts to break the deadlock in the ongoing US-Iran conflict and advance efforts towards lasting peace and regional stability, said Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) on Tuesday.
According to the military’s media wing, the two officials held a series of high-level meetings in Tehran focused on preventing further escalation, reopening the Strait of Hormuz and bringing the conflict to an end.
Field Marshal Munir met Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, Supreme Leader's representative on the Supreme National Security Council Mohsen Rezaei, Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and Interior Minister Eskandar Momeni.
The discussions also covered regional peace and possible ways to reach a negotiated settlement to the disputes, the statement said.
The Iranian leadership appreciated Pakistan's constructive role and sincere efforts to facilitate dialogue, de-escalation and a peaceful resolution of the conflict, according to the statement.
Pakistan seeks lasting peace and stability in the Middle East and is focused on supporting peaceful efforts to resolve the ongoing conflict.
The visit comes amid Pakistan’s continued mediation efforts between Iran and the United States under the Islamabad MoU.
Pakistan has said the agreement provides a framework for dialogue and a peaceful resolution of outstanding issues.
The recent visit to Iran comes amid heightened tensions, with Tehran threatening a military response to planned US sanctions that could further strain its already troubled economy.