Trump spoke to Asim Munir before Iran visit, Reuters reports

US President Donald Trump spoke by telephone with Pakistan’s Army Chief, Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, before Trump’s visit to Iran, according to a Reuters report citing sources familiar with the conversation.

ISLAMABAD: US President Donald Trump spoke by telephone with Pakistan’s Army Chief, Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, before Trump’s visit to Iran, according to a Reuters report citing sources familiar with the conversation.

According to the report, Trump’s main request during the conversation was for Pakistan to use its influence to help bring Iran back to the negotiating table. The reported contact comes amid renewed efforts to reduce tensions between Washington and Tehran and explore possibilities for a new diplomatic arrangement.

Reuters, citing informed sources, reported that Trump himself initiated the call with Field Marshal Asim Munir. The two leaders reportedly discussed the Iran conflict the possibility of a ceasefire and the broader security situation in the Middle East.

Following the reported conversation, Field Marshal Asim Munir arrived in Tehran on Monday alongside Pakistan’s Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi. The visit is being described as part of Pakistan’s efforts to promote peace and stability in the region.

A Pakistani source told Reuters that Asim Munir is also expected to meet members of the close circle of Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, during the visit.

Several regional and international issues are expected to feature in discussions during the delegation’s stay in Tehran. These include tensions between the United States and Iran recent attacks on Saudi Arabia by Iran-aligned Houthi fighters, and the recently concluded mutual defence agreement involving Pakistan, Türkiye and Saudi Arabia.

The visit comes at a sensitive time for regional diplomacy. Pakistan has previously attempted to facilitate dialogue between the United States and Iran including efforts surrounding an interim peace agreement reached earlier this year.

However, the reported agreement subsequently became ineffective with both sides resuming attacks and tensions once again escalating.

Pakistan’s latest diplomatic engagement reflects Islamabad’s stated interest in preventing further escalation and encouraging negotiations between regional and international actors.

The reported Trump-Munir conversation and the subsequent visit to Tehran could therefore carry significance for efforts to reopen diplomatic channels between Washington and Tehran. Any progress, however, will depend on the positions adopted by the United States and Iran and their willingness to return to negotiations.

The developments are being closely watched as regional governments continue diplomatic efforts aimed at reducing tensions and preventing the conflict from spreading further.