ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Chief of Defence Forces and Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir concluded a short but “highly productive” visit to Tehran on Saturday after holding high-level meetings with Iranian leaders as part of Pakistan’s ongoing mediation efforts to end the US-Iran conflict through dialogue and diplomacy, the military’s media wing said.
During the visit, the Field Marshal held high-level engagements with Iranian leadership as part of Pakistan’s ongoing mediation efforts aimed at promoting de-escalation and constructive engagement, amidst the regional tensions that have simmered after the ceasefire on 8th April, 2026, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said in a statement.
Field Marshal Munir held meeting with Iranian President Dr. Masoud Pezeshkian, Speaker of the Iranian Parliament Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, and Iranian Interior Minister Eskandar Momeni, ISPR said.
The discussions remained focused upon expediting the consultative process underway to support peace and stability in the region and to reach to a conclusive agreement.
The engagements were held in a positive and constructive environment and contributed meaningfully towards the mediation process, ISPR said. The intensive negotiations over the last twenty four hours have resulted in encouraging progress towards a final understanding.
The Iranian leadership appreciated Pakistan’s sincere and constructive role in facilitating dialogue and promoting peaceful settlement of regional issues.
Upon arrival, the Field Marshal was received by Iranian Interior Minister Eskandar Momeni along with senior civil and military officials.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi saw off Pakistan’s Army Chief Field Marshal Munir and Interior Minister Mohsen Naqvi at the end of their visit.
Field Marshal Munir arrived in Tehran on Friday to discuss regional peace, the ongoing US-Iran diplomatic process, and Pakistan-led diplomatic efforts to prevent further escalation in the Middle East.
Earlier, Field Marshal Munir and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi held a meeting to exchange views on the latest diplomatic efforts aimed at ending the US-Israel war on Iran, the Iranian government said.
“Field Marshal Asim Munir met FM in Tehran to discuss diplomatic efforts aimed at preventing further escalation and promoting peace, stability, and security in West Asia,” the government of Iran wrote on X.
Field Marshal Asim Munir, Commander of the Pakistan Army, met FM @araghchi in Tehran to discuss diplomatic efforts aimed at preventing further escalation and promoting peace, stability, and security in West Asia. #Iran #Pakistan pic.twitter.com/NccIMh3DD5
— Government of the Islamic Republic of Iran (@Iran_GOV) May 23, 2026
The meeting, which lasted late into Friday night, focused on the latest diplomatic initiatives aimed at preventing further escalation and ending the conflict, according to media reports.
The Field Marshal reached Tehran on Friday as part of ongoing mediation efforts to end the US-Israel war on Iran, according to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR).
Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi, who was already in Tehran, along with Iranian Interior Minister Eskandar Momeni and others, received and warmly welcomed the field marshal, the military’s media wing said.
Field Marshal Munir also held separate meetings with top Iranian leadership, including President Masoud Pezeshkian and Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf in Tehran.
فرمانده ارتش پاکستان با پزشکیان دیدار و گفتوگو کرد pic.twitter.com/ulBZiWJJ1N
— خبرگزاری ایسنا (@isna_farsi) May 23, 2026
عاصم منیر، فرمانده ارتش پاکستان با قالیباف دیدار کرد pic.twitter.com/hEABYOO50l
— خبرگزاری ایسنا (@isna_farsi) May 23, 2026
The visit comes amid Pakistan’s ongoing efforts to mediate between the United States and Iran.
The high-level visit comes at a critical moment amid growing regional tensions, stalled negotiations, and renewed international pressure to prevent further escalation in the Middle East.
On April 8, Pakistan brokered a ceasefire between the US and Iran and intensified mediation efforts to permanently the conflict through negotiations.
Last month, Pakistan hosted direct talks between the US and Iranian negotiators in Islamabad.
The Islamabad Talks between the US and Iran concluded without reaching a final agreement; however, they paved the way for diplomacy to permanently end the conflict.
It is pertinent to mention that Field Marshal Asim Munir traveled to Tehran in April for high-level discussions with Iranian officials.
