Pakistan army chief Asim Munir to visit Tehran on Monday as mediation stalls
Munir will visit Tehran on Monday as Pakistan tries to revive stalled mediation between Iran and the United States.
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Pakistan's army chief and Chief of Defense Forces, Field Marshal Asim Munir, will travel to Tehran on Monday, Iran's foreign ministry said, as Islamabad tries to mediate a resolution to the Middle East war.
Why is Pakistan's army chief visiting Iran?
Munir's Tehran visit is aimed at strengthening Iran-Pakistan bilateral cooperation and supporting Islamabad's push to consolidate peace and security in the region. It comes as Pakistan's earlier mediation efforts between Iran and the United States show little forward movement.
Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei said in a statement Sunday that Munir would lead a delegation to the Iranian capital "as part of efforts to strengthen Iran-Pakistan bilateral cooperation." The visit was also part of "Pakistan's ongoing efforts to help consolidate peace and security in the region," the statement said.
What is Pakistan's role in Iran-US mediation?
Pakistan has played a key role in efforts to halt war between Iran and the United States, brokering a memorandum of understanding in June. Peace negotiations currently appear stalled, adding weight to Munir's visit.
Earlier this month, Pakistan signed a joint defense agreement with Saudi Arabia and Turkey, a move some analysts said was aimed at countering Iranian influence.
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