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CDF Munir, Naqvi in Iran as part of Pakistan's efforts for regional peace

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Field Marshal Asim Munir, Chief of Defence Forces, and Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi visited Tehran as part of Pakistan's efforts for regional peace. They met with Iranian Interior Minister Eskandar Momeni, reportedly to strengthen bilateral cooperation between the two countries. The visit comes after a ceasefire was brokered in April, but control over the Strait of Hormuz remains a key issue in the ongoing conflict between Iran and the United States. Pakistan has played a role in efforts to halt war between Iran and the US, with a memorandum of understanding signed in June.
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Field Marshal Asim Munir, Pakistan's Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) and Chief of Army Staff, visited Tehran, Iran on August 24 as part of Pakistan's efforts to promote regional peace and stability. He was accompanied by Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi. During the visit, they held meetings with senior Iranian officials, including Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, to discuss measures to prevent further escalation of the conflict in the Middle East and explore ways for achieving enduring peace.

The purpose of Munir's visit was to mediate between Washington and Tehran, who have been locked in a six-month-long war. Munir's meetings with Iranian officials focused on reopening the Strait of Hormuz, a vital energy transportation route, and restarting negotiations between the two countries. Iranian President Pezeshkian emphasized that the US needs to change its approach and tone in dealings with Iran.

However, Pakistan's Foreign Office (FO) clarified that Munir did not visit Iran as an envoy of President Trump or the US, but rather as part of Pakistan's role as a mediator. The FO stated that Munir's discussions during the visit focused on regional de-escalation and exploring a negotiated settlement to restore peace and stability.

The meetings were seen as a positive step in bridging the gap between Washington and Tehran, with Omani Foreign Minister Badr Albusaidi visiting Tehran on Tuesday to discuss a framework agreement for shipping and clearing mines in the Strait of Hormuz.

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Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) and Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Asim Munir and Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi reached Tehran on Monday, Iranian media reported after Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) described the visit “as part of Pakistan’s efforts to promote regional peace and stability”.
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🔮 Earlier, ISPR said CDF Munir will “focus on promoting efforts towards peaceful, lasting and comprehensive resolution of the conflict in the Middle East” during the visit.
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CDF Munir, Naqvi in Iran as part of Pakistan's efforts for regional peace · assertive framing

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Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) and Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Asim Munir and Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi reached Tehran on Monday, Iranian media reported after Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) described the visit “as part of Pakistan’s efforts to promote regional peace and stability”. asserted
Relations → reach → peace
State media in Pakistan, meanwhile, reported that CDF Munir and Naqvi had held a meeting with Iranian Interior Minister Eskandar Momeni. asserted
Munir → report → Momeni
Earlier, ISPR said CDF Munir will “focus on promoting efforts towards peaceful, lasting and comprehensive resolution of the conflict in the Middle East” during the visit. asserted
Munir → say → visit
Iranian foreign ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqai on Sunday said CDF Munir was expected to travel to Tehran to continue efforts to bring peace and security to the region. asserted
Munir → say → region
He said CDF Munir would lead an official delegation and the “visit aims to strengthen bilateral cooperation between Iran and Pakistan and to continue Pakistan’s good offices in support of peace and security in the region”. asserted
visit → say → region
During the visit, CDF Munir would meet and hold talks with senior officials Iran, Baqaei added. asserted
Baqaei → meet → officials
The United States and Israel triggered the Middle East war with a massive wave of strikes against Iran on February 28, triggering Iranian retaliation across the region. asserted
States → trigger → region
An April 8 ceasefire ended nearly 40 days of intense bombardment, but control over the Strait of Hormuz soon emerged as a key flashpoint in the conflict. asserted
control → end → conflict
Iran has controlled the vital energy conduit since the war began. asserted
war → control → conduit
Reopening the strait, vital for global oil and gas supplies, has become a US priority, but Tehran insists the waterway will remain closed until Washington lifts its naval blockade on Iranian ports, removes oil sanctions and unfreezes Iranian assets abroad. asserted
Washington → reopen → assets
Pakistan has played a key role in efforts to halt war between Iran and the United States, brokering a memorandum of understanding (MoU) in June, but peace negotiations currently appear stalled. asserted
negotiations → play → June
Last week, US President Donald Trump announced that Washington would ramp up economic pressure on Iran “on an unprecedented scale”. asserted
Washington → announce → scale
Washington has urged other governments, including Beijing, to join efforts to further isolate Iran’s economy. asserted
Washington → urge → economy
The US is expected to announce details related to the planned sanctions on Mondau, which US officials have said would be “the toughest sanctions in history” on Iran. asserted
officials → expect → Iran
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