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STANDARD DIPLOMATIC UNVERIFIED

Pakistan Army Chief Engages Iran on De-escalation and Negotiated Settlements

Aug 25, 2026 01:17 AM CT Islamabad, Pakistan diplomacy,de-escalation,pakistan,iran,middle-east

Summary

Pakistan's Army Chief Asim Munir held talks with Iranian counterparts to discuss regional peace and pathways for a negotiated settlement to Middle Eastern disputes. This diplomatic engagement signals third-party efforts to prevent further escalation in the Iran-Israel conflict theater, potentially influencing de-escalation dynamics.

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Pakistan's army chief Asim Munir discussed regional peace and ways to reach a negotiated settlement to disputes, the statement added.

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Iran NEUTRAL

Participated in talks with Pakistan's military leadership to discuss regional peace and dispute resolution.

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