WASHINGTON – US President Donald Trump reportedly asked Pakistan’s Army Chief to use Islamabad’s influence to bring Iran back to the negotiating table, turning Iran’s visit into a potentially diplomatic mission.
A News Report shared high-stakes diplomatic development, putting Pakistan at center of efforts to cool tensions between the US and Tehran. It said Trump personally initiated a telephone conversation with Pakistan’s Army Chief and Chief of Defence Forces and sought his help in persuading Iran to resume negotiations with Washington.
The reported request comes as the confrontation between the US and Iran continues to intensify, with Washington relying on economic pressure while diplomatic efforts seek to prevent the crisis from spiraling into a wider regional conflict.
White House Press Secretary’s office had not immediately responded to request for comment, while the full substance of the Trump-Munir conversation remains undisclosed. But the timing of the call has added a new dimension to Field Marshal Asim Munir’s visit to Tehran.
Munir arrived in the Iranian capital on Monday and met Iranian Interior Minister Eskandar Momeni. Pakistan’s Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi also attended the meeting, underscoring the importance Islamabad appears to be attaching to the engagement. The sequence sparked fresh attention, a direct appeal from Trump to Munir, followed shortly afterward by the Pakistani field marshal’s presence in Tehran.
The reported Trump request could give Islamabad a potentially crucial diplomatic opening as Washington looks for ways to re-establish negotiations with Tehran without further escalating the confrontation.
Pakistan’s longstanding relations with Iran, combined with its engagement with the United States, could place Islamabad in a unique position to facilitate communication between the two sides.
Field Marshal Asim Munir’s repeated visits to Tehran positioned Pakistan as a key mediator in the ongoing US-Iran conflict. He reportedly visited Iran four times in less than six months, in April, May, July and most recently today on August 24.
The latest visit came amid renewed efforts to restart stalled US-Iran negotiations. Its significance increased after reports that US President Donald Trump spoke with Munir and sought Pakistan’s help in persuading Tehran to return to talks.
Pakistan’s strategic position gives it access to both sides, it maintains relations with Iran while also having close ties with the United States and Saudi Arabia. Islamabad previously facilitated US-Iran discussions and is now attempting to revive diplomatic channels.
For Pakistan, de-escalation is also a national interest because of its border with Iran and the potential security and economic consequences of a prolonged regional conflict.
CDF Munir, Mohsin Naqvi meet Iranian Interior Minister Momeni in Tehran
