Asim Munir Seeks Face-To-Face Talks With Mojtaba Khamenei As Pakistan Pushes Last-Minute Iran Deal | Exclusive

Asim Munir Seeks Face-To-Face Talks With Mojtaba Khamenei As Pakistan Pushes Last-Minute Iran Deal | Exclusive Reported By, Edited By Last Updated: May 22, 2026, 13:32 IST Islamabad is now waiting for what officials describe as a “reasonable response” from the Iranian leadership before moving ahead with plans for the visit Rapid Read Pakistani Army chief Field Marshal Asim Munir. (Image: AP/File) Pakistan has intensified backchannel diplomatic efforts between Washington and Tehran amid rising fears of a wider regional conflict, with top security sources claiming that Islamabad is now pushing for a face-to-face meeting between Pakistan Army chief Field Marshal Asim Munir and Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Ali Khamenei as part of ongoing peace negotiations. According to exclusive inputs from top diplomatic and security sources, Pakistan’s Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has held multiple rounds of discussions with Iran’s civil-military leadership and senior Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) commanders in Tehran over the past two days. Naqvi is expected to remain in the Iranian capital through Friday as consultations continue. Sources claim Pakistan is positioning itself as a key intermediary in a proposed US-Iran de-escalation framework, with Islamabad reportedly facilitating indirect consultations between Washington and Tehran. While officials caution that there is “no major breakthrough yet", diplomatic circles involved in the talks remain cautiously optimistic about avoiding a larger escalation in West Asia. At the centre of the latest push is a reported Pakistani proposal for a “temporary framework" aimed at preventing immediate confrontation and creating space for broader negotiations later. According to sources, Islamabad is not currently attempting to secure a final long-term settlement but rather seeking what officials describe as a “face-saving arrangement" for all sides involved. The proposed discussions reportedly include highly sensitive regional security issues, including mechanisms linked to the future handling or transfer of enriched uranium stockpiles and the reopening or stabilisation of shipping routes through the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most critical oil chokepoints. Sources further claim that Pakistan has requested a direct in-person meeting between Asim Munir and Iran’s Supreme Leader to discuss the broader contours of the proposed arrangement and longer-term regional stability mechanisms. Islamabad is now waiting for what officials describe as a “reasonable response" from the Iranian leadership before moving ahead with plans for the visit. “If the response is positive, Field Marshal Asim Munir could travel to Tehran at any time," one source familiar with the discussions claimed. The urgency surrounding the talks appears linked to pressure from Washington and Gulf capitals. Sources say the United States had provided a limited diplomatic window to mediators for advancing peace talks, a deadline that is now rapidly approaching. Key interlocutors and facilitators across Washington, Riyadh, Doha, Istanbul and Cairo are reportedly monitoring the Pakistani effort closely, with some viewing it as one of the final opportunities to prevent a deeper regional confrontation. While there has been no official confirmation from Washington, Tehran or Islamabad regarding the specifics of the reported framework, the diplomatic activity underscores Pakistan’s attempt to position itself as a critical regional mediator at a moment of heightened geopolitical volatility. News18 Newsletter Handpicked stories, in your inbox A newsletter with the best of our journalism submit Location: Islamabad, Pakistan First Published: May 22, 2026, 13:32 IST News world Asim Munir Seeks Face-To-Face Talks With Mojtaba Khamenei As Pakistan Pushes Last-Minute Iran Deal | Exclusive Disclaimer: Comments reflect users’ views, not News18’s. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy Loading comments...