According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), Field Marshal Asim Munir and Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi, along with a delegation, held meetings with the Iranian leadership.
“During the visit, the field marshal called on the President of Iran Masoud Pezeshkian, and held separate meetings with the Speaker of the National Assembly Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, and the Commander of Khatam al-Anbiya Headquarters Major General Ali Abdollahi,” it said.
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The ISPR said the discussions focused on fostering sustainable peace in the region, with particular emphasis on the evolving security environment, ongoing diplomatic engagements, and collaborative measures aimed at promoting long-term stability.
“The field marshal underscored the need for dialogue, de-escalation, and the peaceful resolution of outstanding issues through sustained diplomatic efforts,” the statement added.
According to the ISPR, during the visit, the field marshal expressed deep appreciation for the warm hospitality extended by the Iranian leadership and the people of Iran. He also conveyed sincere regards and best wishes from the president, the prime minister, and the people of Pakistan to the Iranian leadership, reaffirming Pakistan’s desire to further strengthen historic and brotherly ties between the two countries.
“The visit reflects Pakistan’s unwavering resolve to facilitate a negotiated settlement to the Middle East conflict and to promote peace, stability, and prosperity in the region,” the statement said.
On Wednesday, CDF Munir landed in Tehran as part of ongoing Middle East peace efforts, three days after US and Iranian delegations held talks in Islamabad; however, the talks ended without any result.
Despite this, Pakistan continued its diplomatic push to resolve the conflict, as Iran’s foreign minister, a day earlier, announced that the strategic Strait of Hormuz would remain open to commercial shipping during a US-brokered 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon.
Following the announcement, US President Donald Trump praised Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Field Marshal Asim Munir.
In a post on Truth Social, he said: “Thank you to Pakistan and its great prime minister and field marshal, two fantastic people!”
The US and Israel launched a joint offensive on Iran on February 28, killing dozens of top military officials, including then-Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, before a two-week ceasefire was mediated by Pakistan earlier this week.
Tehran retaliated with drone and missile strikes targeting Israel, as well as Jordan, Iraq, and Gulf countries hosting US military assets, and restricted the movement of ships through the Strait of Hormuz, a key passage for oil and gas shipments.
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Fighting later spread to Lebanon after Israel launched an offensive there, widening the conflict, as the United States and Israel continued attacks on Iran.
As the conflict continued to expand and intensify, Pakistan emerged as a mediator alongside other regional powers in the escalating crisis. As the negotiation process began, the United States and Iran exchanged their respective positions, but early discussions yielded no progress. However, following sustained diplomatic efforts by Pakistan, both sides agreed to hold talks in Islamabad last week.