INTERNATIONAL — April 15, 2026
Pakistan Army Chief Asim Munir Meets Iran's Foreign Minister in Tehran
Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi met in Tehran with a Pakistani delegation led by Army Chief Asim Munir amid efforts to mediate US-Iran dialogue. The delegation aims to convey a message from Washington about potential second-round talks following inconclusive prior discussions in Islamabad.
The Ehtebar Desk — originates with Ariana News — 2 min read
TEHRAN — Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi met on Wednesday in Tehran with a Pakistani delegation headed by Chief of Army Staff Asim Munir.
The discussions took place amid ongoing regional mediation efforts aimed at facilitating dialogue between Iran and the United States. Iranian state media reported that the Pakistani delegation is set to convey a message from Washington and discuss arrangements for a possible second round of US-Iran talks.
The visit follows previous talks held in Islamabad that ended without a specific result. Officials announced that Washington and Tehran have in principle agreed to continue negotiations.
Asim Munir, who serves as Chief of Staff of the Pakistani Armed Forces, led the delegation in the Iranian capital. The meeting underscores Pakistan's role in regional diplomacy concerning Iran-US relations.
No further details on the content of the message from Washington were immediately available. The engagement reflects continued efforts to advance talks between the two nations after inconclusive prior discussions.
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- Asim Munir arrives in Iran: Pakistan carries fresh US message as talks look to restart after Islamabad deadlock- Moneycontrol.commoneycontrol.com
Pakistan’s Army Chief Asim Munir has arrived in Iran ahead of a fresh round of high-level engagements, as diplomatic efforts to revive US-Iran talks gather pace after the failed negotiations in Islamabad.
Field Marshal Asim Munir and Pakistan’s Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi along with a delegation from the country arrived in Iran’s capital “as part of the ongoing mediation efforts,” Pakistan’s military said in a statement.
- Last-ditch bid for peace? Pakistan army chief Asim Munir lands in Iran to convey US offer — We cannot provide a description for this page right nowtimesofindia.indiatimes.com
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