Pakistan army chief meets Ghalibaf, Iranian officials in Tehran amid peace push

Pakistan's army chief Field Marshal Asim Munir met Iranian parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf in Tehran on Monday.

The meeting came as Islamabad stepped up diplomatic efforts to support a peaceful resolution to the conflict between Iran and the United States.

What did Ghalibaf say during the meeting with Munir?

Ghalibaf reaffirmed Iran's commitment to the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding during the meeting, according to Iranian state broadcaster Press TV. He criticized Washington for failing to honor its commitments, saying the US approach had undermined regional stability and further weakened trust in Washington.

Munir, who is also Pakistan's chief of defense forces, said Islamabad would continue working to help restore stability in the region, Press TV reported. The meeting with Ghalibaf was among a series of engagements during Munir's visit to Tehran.

Who else did Munir meet in Tehran?

Earlier on Monday, Munir and Pakistan's Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi met Iranian Interior Minister Eskandar Momeni after arriving in the Iranian capital. The meetings were part of Islamabad's broader efforts to promote regional peace and stability.

Pakistan's military said Munir's visit was aimed at advancing efforts for a peaceful, lasting and comprehensive resolution to the conflict in the Middle East. Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei had said on Sunday that the visit would also focus on strengthening bilateral ties and continuing Pakistan's diplomatic efforts to support peace and security.

What role has Pakistan played in the US-Iran conflict?

Islamabad has sought to maintain a mediating role between Tehran and Washington, keeping channels open with both sides as efforts to reach a broader settlement remain stalled. Pakistan helped broker an interim understanding between Iran and the United States in June as part of its diplomatic push to de-escalate the conflict.

Munir's visit comes as tensions remain high and Washington prepares to increase economic pressure on Tehran. US President Donald Trump has warned of tougher measures against Iran and governments that continue to provide economic support, while Tehran has rejected Washington's pressure.

How did the US-Iran conflict unfold?

The conflict erupted on February 28 when the United States and Israel launched strikes against Iran, prompting Iranian retaliation across the region. A ceasefire reached in April ended nearly 40 days of direct hostilities, but disputes over the Strait of Hormuz have remained a major source of tension.

The waterway is a crucial route for global oil and gas shipments. Iran has restricted access since the conflict began, while Washington has made reopening the strait a priority. Tehran has linked its reopening to the lifting of US naval restrictions, oil sanctions and the unfreezing of Iranian assets abroad.

What happens next in Pakistan's mediation push?

With US-Iran diplomacy at an impasse and Washington preparing further economic measures, Pakistan is seeking to keep diplomatic channels open and encourage both sides to return to negotiations. Munir's meetings in Tehran are part of that broader effort.