Tehran, April 16(BNP): In a crucial diplomatic move aimed at stabilising the Middle East, Pakistan’s Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Field Marshal Asim Munir, arrived in Tehran on Wednesday, leading a high-level political and security delegation.
The visit comes at a critical juncture as Pakistan steps up its role as a key mediator between the United States and Iran, with efforts underway to sustain a fragile ceasefire and revive stalled negotiations.
Field Marshal Munir, accompanied by Pakistan’s Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi and senior officials, was received by Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi. The delegation is expected to engage in high-level discussions focused on de-escalation and diplomatic coordination.
According to sources, the primary objectives of the visit include conveying a fresh framework from Washington aimed at breaking the deadlock following the recent Islamabad talks held on April 11–12. Another key focus is to ensure the continuation of the two-week ceasefire brokered on April 8, which is set to expire on April 22.
The visit also aims to lay the groundwork for a second round of high-level negotiations, which are likely to be hosted in Islamabad in the coming days.
The renewed diplomatic push follows weeks of heightened tensions in the region since late February. While earlier direct talks between US and Iranian officials extended over several hours, key issues—particularly Iran’s nuclear programme and the strategic Strait of Hormuz—remain unresolved.
Pakistan’s mediation efforts are being closely watched as regional and global stakeholders seek to prevent further escalation and work towards a sustainable peace framework.
