Pakistan Army Chief Asim Munir has reached Tehran. This is the first major foreign tour after the election of Mujtaba Khamenei as the new Supreme Leader of Iran. Therefore this tour is being considered very important. Usually, during such big tours, there is a meeting with the Supreme Leader, hence there is discussion whether he will meet Mujtaba Khamenei. Earlier in such visits one used to meet the Supreme Leader. However, there is suspense regarding the meeting.
Questions are also being raised whether the real purpose of General Munir's visit is to spy for America. Who is influential in power in Iran? This could also be the real intention of Munir's visit. General Munir can report back to America after seeing the eyes in Tehran.
This visit is taking place at a time when Pakistan is playing the role of mediator in the talks between America and Iran. Recently, Pakistan had organized talks between the two countries, which helped in reducing differences. Praising the role of Pakistan, Trump described Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif and General Munir as capable. He said that Pakistan is playing an important role in peace efforts.
Munir met Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf. At present, Iran's state TV has not given much information about the meeting. No official statement has come from Pakistan either.
According to the White House, talks regarding peace talks can take place in Islamabad, but a final decision has not been taken yet. Trump has said that if the agreement is close then the ceasefire can be extended. He also said that if the deal is done in time, then perhaps there will be no need for it. According to officials, some progress has been made in talks between America and Iran. Both countries can agree to extend the ceasefire, so that talks can continue.
