Pakistan’s Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Asim Munir is set to visit Tehran on Monday as Islamabad intensifies its diplomatic efforts to help end the ongoing Iran-US war.
Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei confirmed the planned visit on Sunday, while two Pakistani government sources separately verified the trip to Reuters.
Munir’s visit comes as Pakistan continues to play a mediation role between Tehran and Washington, with efforts focused on finding a path toward ending the war that began following US and Israeli strikes on Iran in February.
The talks in Tehran are expected to cover several developments surrounding the war. A Pakistani government source told Reuters that Munir will discuss peace efforts under an Islamabad memorandum of understanding, US President Donald Trump’s latest warning against Iran, and developments following the Pakistan-Turkey-Saudi Arabia agreement.
The discussions are also expected to include issues linked to Yemen’s Houthi movement.
The visit comes at a sensitive moment for Iran, with Washington preparing another round of sanctions against Tehran. US officials have described the planned measures as the “toughest sanctions in history.”
Trump has also warned countries against providing Iran with any form of economic support as his administration seeks to further isolate Tehran.
The United States is expected to announce details of the new sanctions on Monday, coinciding with Munir’s visit to Tehran.
Iran has warned that further economic pressure could trigger a military response. Tehran is already dealing with significant economic strain from existing sanctions and the disruption of its oil trade.
The situation has also severely affected shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, a critical route for global energy supplies. Oil traffic through the waterway has fallen to extremely low levels, while Iran has warned that unauthorized tankers attempting to cross could face military action.
The disruption has raised concerns for international oil markets because the Strait of Hormuz normally handles a substantial portion of global crude oil and liquefied natural gas shipments.
Munir’s visit therefore comes as both diplomatic and economic pressure on Iran intensifies. Pakistan’s effort to maintain communication with Tehran and Washington gives Islamabad a potentially important channel as regional tensions remain high.
The field marshal’s visit will also provide an opportunity for Pakistan to discuss the latest developments directly with Iranian leadership and push for measures aimed at preventing the war from escalating further.
