Pakistan military chief Asim Munir arrives in Tehran in push to end Iran war
Pakistan's military chief Asim Munir has arrived in Tehran as part of ongoing mediation efforts to end the West Asia war. The visit comes amid a backdrop of complex negotiations between Iran and the United States, which have yet to yield a lasting agreement. Despite the challenges, there is hope for progress as various countries, including Qatar, engage in discussions with Iranian officials.
- ▪Field Marshal Asim Munir's visit to Tehran is part of Pakistan's role as a mediator in the ongoing conflict.
- ▪U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio expressed hope for progress in negotiations to end the war, which began in February 2026.
- ▪Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman indicated that the situation has not reached a decisive turning point despite ongoing talks.
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Pakistan’s powerful army chief Field Marshal Asim Munir arrived in Tehran on Friday (May 22, 2026), with Islamabad mediating as the Islamic Republic examines a new U.S. proposal to end the West Asia war.Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei, however, said the visit did not necessarily mean “we have reached a turning point or a decisive situation”. Rubio cites some progress on Iran talks but ‘we're not there yet’The disagreements between Iran and the United States were “deep and extensive”, he added in quotes carried by Iran’s ISNA news agency.U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio had earlier voiced hope of progress on ending the war, which broke out on February 28 when the U.S.
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