Pakistan’s army chief, Field Marshal Asim Munir, will visit Tehran on Monday as part of Islamabad’s efforts to promote peace and regional stability, Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei said on Sunday.
According to Iran’s state-run IRNA news agency, Baghaei said Munir’s visit was linked to Pakistan’s ongoing diplomatic efforts, or “good offices,” aimed at strengthening peace and security in the region. Munir is expected to meet and hold talks with senior Iranian officials during his visit.
Pakistan has been engaging with both Iranian and US leadership in diplomatic efforts to ease tensions between the two countries. Islamabad previously helped broker an interim US-Iran peace agreement in June.
The visit comes amid heightened tensions over the US-led economic blockade against Iran. Mohsen Rezaei, secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, warned that countries participating in the blockade could face consequences.
Rezaei also said Iran could prevent Persian Gulf oil exports if the blockade continues.
He reiterated that the Strait of Hormuz would remain closed until Washington changes its policies and fulfils its commitments, while warning that US economic interests could become targets if hostile actions persist.
