Field Marshal Asim Munir and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi held a meeting in Tehran on Friday to discuss ongoing diplomatic efforts aimed at preventing further escalation in the region and promoting peace and stability in West Asia, according to Iranian state media.
The Iranian government, in a post on X, said the meeting focused on the latest diplomatic initiatives to de-escalate tensions linked to the ongoing US-Israel-Iran conflict. The discussions reportedly continued late into the night.
Field Marshal Asim Munir arrived in Tehran as part of broader diplomatic engagement efforts, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said.
According to official sources, the field marshal was received by Iranian Interior Minister Eskandar Momeni and Pakistan’s Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi, who was already in Tehran at the time.
During his visit, the Pakistani military chief also met Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf to discuss regional developments and bilateral cooperation.
The visit comes amid ongoing Pakistani diplomatic efforts to facilitate dialogue between the United States and Iran following earlier mediation attempts. A first round of direct talks between Washington and Tehran had taken place in April, following earlier ceasefire-related diplomatic contacts, but no final agreement was reached.
Iranian Foreign Minister Araghchi told UN Secretary-General António Guterres that Tehran remained engaged in diplomatic channels despite what he described as “contradictory positions and excessive demands” from the United States.
Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump has described the negotiations as being at a critical stage, warning that the situation could either move toward renewed confrontation or a potential agreement.
US officials, including Secretary of State Marco Rubio, have indicated limited progress in talks while stressing that all options remain on the table if diplomacy fails.
Concerns have also been raised over the strategic Strait of Hormuz, with Iranian officials indicating that its status and related maritime tensions are part of ongoing discussions, given its importance to global oil shipments and energy security.