Pakistan Army Chief General Asim Munir, who was expected to travel to Tehran on Thursday for peace consultations, has postponed his visit amid ongoing diplomatic discussions involving Iran and the United States. Munir was reportedly scheduled to hold talks with senior Iranian officials as part of Pakistan's mediation efforts between Tehran and Washington over the escalating West Asia conflict and the nuclear standoff.
Iran Seeks More Time on US Proposal
According to Al Jazeera, the visit was called off at the last minute after Iran decided it needed additional time to review Washington's latest proposal aimed at ending the regional conflict and addressing nuclear tensions. The delay has raised fresh questions over the progress of backchannel negotiations and the possibility of a breakthrough in the ongoing crisis.
Pakistan Positions Itself as Regional Mediator
Pakistan has been attempting to project itself as a regional peacemaker amid rising tensions involving Iran, Israel, and the United States. ANI, citing Iran's ISNA news agency, reported that Pakistani Interior Minister Syed Mohsen Naqvi arrived in Tehran for the second time this week and held discussions with Iranian leaders, including the Interior Minister and the President. On February 28, Munir had played a significant role during the April "Islamabad Talks", the only known direct negotiations between US and Iranian officials since the Iran conflict escalated.
What's in Trump's Proposed Deal with Iran?
US President Donald Trump on Wednesday said Washington was in the "final stages" of negotiations with Iran and warned that the US could take tougher action if Tehran refuses to agree to the deal. The proposed agreement reportedly centres on preventing Iran from acquiring a nuclear weapon, a key demand repeatedly raised by Washington and its allies.
How Did the Conflict Begin?
The conflict escalated across West Asia after the United States and Israel launched large-scale strikes on Iran on February 28, reportedly killing the country's supreme leader. Iran retaliated with attacks targeting Israel and US-allied Gulf states, triggering a rapid escalation in regional tensions. The US and Iran agreed to a conditional two-week ceasefire beginning on April 7, though diplomatic tensions continue amid ongoing negotiations.
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