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Pakistan's Army Chief

May 21st, 2026 - 06:59 GMT

Sally Shakkour

Pakistan's army chief visits Tehran today

ALBAWABA - An Iranian news outlet said Thursday that Pakistan's army chief Field Marshal Asim Munir is set to visit the country today. It is worth noting that Islamabad is mediating between the United States and Iran to reach an agreement to end the war. In addition, Tehran now examines the latest US proposal to end the Middle East war. Iran's ISNA news agency said Field Marshal Asim Munir's visit ...

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