Pakistan's Army Chief Asim Munir is scheduled to visit Tehran on Monday, according to Iran's Foreign Ministry. The visit is part of Pakistan's intensified efforts to mediate between Iran and the U.S. amid ongoing diplomacy.
The ongoing mediation efforts between Iran and the U.S. are critical for de-escalating regional tensions and potentially resolving issues related to sanctions and Iran's nuclear program, which have significant geopolitical and economic implications.
Pakistan's Army Chief Asim Munir is scheduled to visit Tehran on Monday, as confirmed by Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei. The visit is part of Pakistan's ongoing efforts to mediate between Iran and the United States, aiming to strengthen regional peace and security.
According to Iranian media, Munir's visit follows intensified diplomatic exchanges, with Iran stating it has received and is reviewing U.S. "viewpoints" through Pakistani mediation. These viewpoints reportedly concern Iran's frozen assets and international sanctions, though they do not include new concessions on Iran's nuclear program, which remains a key point of contention.
Sources familiar with the matter indicate that the U.S. proposal offers "slightly better incentives" compared to previous offers. The talks have entered a sensitive phase, with fresh proposals exchanged this week. The U.S. desires the nuclear issue to be resolved before any ceasefire, while Iran seeks separate negotiations on its nuclear program within 30 days of a permanent ceasefire.
Pakistani Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has also made recent visits to Tehran to facilitate these discussions. Reports suggest that serious efforts are underway to finalize a draft agreement, with the next round of negotiations potentially taking place in Islamabad after the Hajj season. U.S. President Donald Trump has previously commented that negotiations were in their "final stages" but expressed he was "in no hurry" to conclude them.