US-Iran ceasefire: Pakistan’s Field Marshal Asim Munir holds talks with Iran’s leadership in Tehran

Pakistan’s Chief of Defence Forces, Field Marshal Asim Munir, met senior Iranian leaders in Tehran on Thursday. The meetings linked to Islamabad’s efforts to ease the US-Iran conflict. Munir led a political-security delegation that arrived on Wednesday. The visit followed a two-week ceasefire agreed between Iran and the US last week.

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Iran’s official IRNA news agency said Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf met Field Marshal Munir in Tehran on Thursday. Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi joined the Pakistani side. IRNA also reported that Munir visited the Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters of the Revolutionary Guards. Munir met the headquarters commander during the stop.

US-Iran conflict talks and Pakistan mediation

Iran’s state-run Press TV said on Wednesday the visit aimed to deliver a US message. Press TV also said talks would cover planning the next negotiation round. According to informed sources, Pakistan was trying to narrow gaps on nuclear issues. The aim was a draft text for finalisation at a second round.

US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that a second round could be in Islamabad soon. Trump said the talks could take place over the next two days. The US and Iran held rare direct talks in Pakistan over the weekend. Those talks ended early Sunday without an agreement.

US Vice President JD Vance led the American delegation in Islamabad. JD Vance said no deal was reached, and cited key disputes. JD Vance pointed to Tehran not forgoing its nuclear programme. Iran said the Islamabad talks failed due to excessive American demands.

Earlier, Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei confirmed message exchanges continued with the US. Baqaei said the channel ran through Pakistan after the Islamabad talks ended. The weekend discussions ended without a breakthrough, Iranian officials said. Pakistan has been involved in carrying messages between the sides.

Asim Munir meetings with Iranian leadership in Tehran

On Wednesday, Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi received the Pakistani delegation. In a post on X, Araghchi wrote: "I was delighted to welcome Field Marshal Munir to Iran. Expressed gratitude for Pakistans gracious hosting of dialogue, emphasising that it reflects our deep and great bilateral relationship. Our commitment to promoting peace and stability in the region remains strong - and shared, said Araghchi.\"

After the reception, the delegation met Araghchi and other Iranian officials. IRNA said Munir also spoke with the IRGC commander at the Guards’ central headquarters. Munir discussed steps under a framework for ending the war. Munir also reviewed recent talks held in Tehran, IRNA reported.

Iranian official media said the two sides reviewed the regional situation. The discussions also covered prospects for peace and stability. Munir stressed that efforts to end the war should continue. IRNA described the meetings as part of ongoing talks among officials. The delegation included political and security figures.

Islamabad talks, nuclear programme, and ceasefire timeline

Reports said Iran may accept third-party monitoring of its nuclear program. The monitoring could involve four nations and the International Atomic Energy Agency IAEA. Sources also said Munir may visit the US. Sources said Munir may meet President Donald Trump to press for a final deal.

Ghalibaf had travelled to Pakistan over the weekend for talks with the US. Ghalibaf later said the Iranian side proposed future-focused initiatives. Ghalibaf said the other side failed to win Iranian trust in that round. The comments came after marathon peace talks in Islamabad.

The conflict began after the US and Israel attacked Iran on February 28. The strikes hit global energy markets and disrupted trade. A ceasefire between the US and Iran was agreed last week. The ceasefire is due to expire on April 22, according to the report.

With inputs from PTI