Field Marshal Asim Munir, Pakistan’s Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defence Forces (CDF), visited Tehran on May 22–23, 2026, in what has emerged as a significant diplomatic effort aimed at reducing tensions between Iran and the United States. The visit, his second to Iran since the outbreak of the Iran-US-Israel conflict on February 28, 2026, reflects Pakistan’s growing role as a mediator in one of the most dangerous geopolitical crises in recent years.During the visit, Field Marshal Asim Munir held extensive meetings with the Iranian President, Speaker of Parliament, and Foreign Minister. According to official statements, the discussions focused on achieving a durable ceasefire, restoring regional stability, and creating a framework for sustained negotiations between Tehran and Washington. Pakistan’s military leadership described the visit as “short but highly productive,” emphasizing that meaningful progress had been made toward a broader understanding between the two sides. The Tehran meetings are being viewed as part of Pakistan’s wider diplomatic initiative to prevent further escalation in West Asia. Regional observers believe that discussions also covered the contours of a possible Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) that could serve as the basis for future negotiations between Iran and the United States. While no formal agreement has yet been announced, diplomatic sources suggest that recent exchanges between Tehran........

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