Asim Munir, Abbas Araghchi Discuss Regional Security in Tehran
WebDesk
23 May, 2026 06:17
Tehran – Field Marshal Asim Munir, the commander of Pakistan’s army, has held extended talks with Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi in Tehran, as diplomatic efforts intensify to prevent further escalation in the region.
The meeting took place on Friday and continued late into the night. The two sides exchanged views on the latest diplomatic efforts and initiatives aimed at preventing escalation and ending the US-Israeli war on Iran, as well as ways to strengthen peace, stability, and security in West Asia.
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Pakistan’s military said in a brief statement late Friday that Munir had arrived in Tehran for consultations and exchanges of views with senior Iranian officials.
Munir and his accompanying delegation were received by Interior Minister Eskandar Momeni upon arrival. Pakistani Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi also attended the welcoming ceremony.
Pakistan’s army also described the visit as part of ongoing mediation efforts.
The US and Israel launched a war of aggression against Iran on February 28 with air raids that assassinated senior Iranian officials and commanders and targeted civilian infrastructure, residential areas, educational institutes, and historical and cultural sites.
In response, the Iranian Armed Forces unleashed 100 waves of successful strikes against sensitive and strategic American and Israeli targets throughout the region.
On April 8, after 40 days of US-Israeli war of aggression against Iran, Tehran and Washington reached a two-week ceasefire brokered by Pakistan, followed by inconclusive negotiations to permanently end the war.
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