Field Marshal meets Araghchi as Pakistan continues mediation push to end US-Iran war

TEHRAN: Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, Chief of Army Staff (COAS) and Chief of Defencey Staff (CDF), met Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi in Tehran, the Iranian government said on Saturday

According to Iran’s state news agency IRNA, the two sides discussed diplomatic efforts aimed at preventing further escalation and promoting peace, stability, and security in the Middle East

The meeting took place on Friday and continued late into the night. Discussions focused on ongoing diplomatic initiatives to prevent escalation and end the ongoing US-Israel war on Iran, as well as ways to strengthen regional peace and stability in West Asia

Pakistan’s mediation efforts regarding the Iran-US conflict and strategies to ensure peace, stability, and security in the Middle East also came under discussion

Earlier, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said in a statement that Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir arrived in Tehran as part of Pakistan’s ongoing diplomatic and mediation efforts aimed at promoting regional peace and engagement

Upon arrival, he was warmly received by Iranian Interior Minister Eskandar Momeni. Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi was also present at the reception