Pakistan's Defence Chief Arrives in Tehran Amid Regional Tensions

Amid diplomatic efforts to de-escalate tensions between the US and Iran, Pakistan's Chief of Defence Forces Field Marshal Asim Munir arrived in Tehran on Tuesday. He is accompanied by Pakistan's Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi. The visit is likely to discuss bilateral relations, the regional situation, and ongoing diplomatic efforts to de-escalate tensions. Significantly, Munir's visit comes at a time when there is fierce fighting between the Houthis and Saudi Arabia. More than 70 Yemeni soldiers have been killed in an attack by Houthi rebels on Monday. A major source of strength for the Houthis is Iran's support. Pakistan has pledged to protect Saudi Arabia, but Pakistan has so far failed to do so. Pakistan's Chief of Defence Forces Field Marshal Asim Munir arrived in the Iranian capital on Tuesday, October 20. According to Iran's state-run IRNA news agency, Munir is leading a delegation of Pakistani officials. Iran's Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi is also in Pakistan to mediate tensions with state-run TV channels.