Pakistan meets Tehran officials to end Israeli war
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- Syed Asim Munir met senior Iranian officials in Tehran on Saturday, May 23, 2026, to discuss ending the US‑Israeli war on Iran.
- Islamabad and Doha are pushing to finalize a memorandum that would permanently end the US war on Iran.
- Washington pointed to recent progress in talks but warned of devastating consequences if they collapse, a warning echoed by Tehran.
- Masoud Pezeshkian met with the Pakistani army chief during the Tehran visit, underscoring high‑level engagement.
Why it matters: By seeking a permanent memorandum to end the US‑Israeli war on Iran, the meeting offers a diplomatic route that could spare Washington and Tehran the devastating fallout of a collapsed talks, while giving Pakistan a strategic diplomatic win and reinforcing its role as a regional peace broker.
