Pakistan Asim Munir Meets Iran FM Amid US Threat — SkimNews
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- Asim Munir met with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi in Tehran on May 22, 2026, as part of Pakistan’s push to mediate the Iran‑US conflict.
- Iranian state media said the talks lasted late into the night and focused on diplomatic initiatives to prevent further escalation and end the war.
- President Trump was reported by Axios to be “seriously considering” fresh strikes against Iran if last‑minute talks fail, after meeting his senior national security team on May 22, 2026.
- A Qatari delegation accompanied Asim Munir in Tehran, joining the last‑minute effort to hammer out a peace deal.
- The Hindu reported that Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif departed for a four‑day visit to China, underscoring Islamabad’s broader diplomatic outreach.
Why it matters: Pakistan gains diplomatic leverage, while the United States faces heightened pressure to avoid strikes, as the four‑day mediation effort seeks to keep the conflict from expanding and preserve regional stability.
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