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title: 'CDF Munir in Tehran as US-Iran Talks Reach Critical Stage'
url: 'https://thediplomaticinsight.com/cdf-munir-in-tehran-us-iran-talks-critical-stage/'
author: 'News Desk'
date: '2026-05-23T08:59:03+05:00'
categories:
  - 'Diplomatic News'
  - 'Featured'
tags:
  - 'ISPR'
  - 'Marco Rubio'
  - 'Marshal Asim Munir'
  - 'Pakistan'
  - 'US–Iran Talks'
---

# CDF Munir in Tehran as US-Iran Talks Reach Critical Stage

**Islamabad (TDI):** Chief of Defense Forces Field Marshal Asim Munir arrived in Tehran on Friday as diplomatic efforts to broker a temporary understanding between the United States and Iran entered a critical phase amid cautious optimism over extending the fragile ceasefire in the Gulf region.

According to Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), Field Marshal Munir’s visit is part of Pakistan’s ongoing mediation efforts aimed at reducing tensions between Washington and Tehran.

On arrival in Tehran, the army chief was received by Iranian Interior Minister Eskandar Momeni, while Pakistan’s Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi was also present.

Naqvi has remained in the Iranian capital after holding talks earlier this week with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and other senior officials.

The negotiations had reportedly moved beyond preliminary contacts into detailed discussions on a possible interim framework focused on the Strait of Hormuz, sanctions relief, nuclear-related issues and guarantees against renewed military action.

The mediation efforts have also widened, with Qatar dispatching a negotiating team to Tehran while Saudi Arabia maintained close coordination with Pakistan during the talks.

**Read More: [Iranian Foreign Minister Meets Pakistan’ CDF Munir in Islamabad](https://thediplomaticinsight.com/iranian-fm-meets-pak-cdf-munir-islamabad/)**

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio acknowledged Islamabad’s role in the process, describing Pakistan as Washington’s “primary interlocutor” in the negotiations with Iran.

“The primary interlocutor on this has been Pakistan and continues to be, and they’ve done an admirable job,” Rubio said in an interview with Fox News.

He also confirmed that Washington remained in constant communication with Pakistan’s military leadership regarding the ongoing negotiations.

Diplomatic officials said discussions were currently centred on a phased stabilization arrangement that could include extending the ceasefire, reopening the Strait of Hormuz, gradual sanctions relief and launching follow-on negotiations over Iran’s nuclear program. However, major differences remain unresolved.

**Read More: [CDF Munir-Led Delegation Wraps Up Iran Visit Amid Peace Push](https://thediplomaticinsight.com/munir-led-delegation-wraps-up-iran-visit/)**

Iran has rejected demands to transfer its highly enriched uranium stockpile abroad, with Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei calling such proposals a “non-starter”.

“We cannot necessarily say that we have reached a point where an agreement is close,” Baghaei said, adding that significant gaps still existed between Tehran and Washington.

Meanwhile, military signalling has continued alongside diplomacy, with regional security monitors reporting ongoing US military activity near Gulf airspace as negotiations intensify.

Iranian officials have also reiterated warnings of a strong response to any renewed military action, while continuing to demand guarantees against future attacks by the United States or Israel.

Despite signs of progress, diplomats cautioned that deep mistrust between Tehran and Washington continued to overshadow efforts aimed at securing a broader settlement.