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Pakistan's Army Chief, Asim Munir, alongside Iranian officials during diplomatic engagements in Tehran amid ongoing regional consultations. (Image Source: Iranian state media)
"Encouraging progress toward a final understanding": Pak Army as Asim Munir wraps up Iran visit

May 23, 2026

Following talks involving Pakistan's Army Chief Asim Munir, the Pakistan Army announced "encouraging progress toward a final understanding" amid regional diplomatic tracks. However, regional tensions remain highly volatile as Iran warned of severe retaliation against any fresh US military strikes, asserting its armed forces have rebuilt during the ceasefire.

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UK maritime agency issues fresh security alert over "suspicious activity" by armed skiffs in Gulf of Aden

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Iran Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf (R) meets with Pakistan Army Chief General Asim Munir (L) in Tehran (Image Source: Iranian state media)

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