Field Marshal Asim Munir, Pakistan's army chief, has arrived in Tehran to meet senior Iranian officials, aiming to address a key sticking point in the strategic Strait of Hormuz. This visit is part of a broader diplomatic effort to improve relations between Tehran and Washington, indicating potential increased cooperation in regional security matters.
Key points
Diplomatic effort to address a key sticking point in the strategic Strait of Hormuz.: Diplomatic effort to address a key sticking point in the strategic Strait of Hormuz.
Part of a broader diplomatic stalemate between Tehran and Washington.: Part of a broader diplomatic stalemate between Tehran and Washington.
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Pakistan army chief arrives in Tehran to meet senior officials
20 October 2026 10:45 BST
Pakistan army chief Field Marshal Asim Munir arrived in Tehran on Tuesday with a delegation of Pakistani officials to meet senior Iranian officials, according to Iran’s semi-official Mehr news agency.
The visit comes against the backdrop of a diplomatic stalemate between Tehran and Washington, with the reopening of the strategic Strait of Hormuz a key sticking point.
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