Pakistan military upbeat on Iran-US mediation after Tehran talks — SkimNews
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- Pakistan's military is 'cautiously optimistic' about its mediation efforts between Iran and the United States, citing positive momentum from recent diplomatic engagement.
- Field Marshal Asim Munir traveled to Tehran twice in October, most recently on Monday with Saudi and Turkish officials, signaling high-level regional coordination.
- Saudi Defence Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman and Turkish intelligence chief Ibrahim Kalin joined Munir in Tehran for talks aimed at de-escalating regional tensions.
- Iran's Supreme National Security Council emphasized that regional security should be managed by regional powers without foreign intervention, during post-talk remarks.
- Pakistan's Inter-Services Public Relations stated the Mecca Joint Defence Agreement does not bar Iran from joining, welcoming any nation that shares a vision of collective deterrence.
- Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry denied that Pakistan is expanding its military role in Yemen, reiterating the country's non-involvement in the internal conflict.
Why it matters: Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and Turkey are actively reshaping regional security dynamics through the Mecca pact, and Islamabad’s direct mediation between Tehran and Washington introduces a new diplomatic channel amid rising tensions. With Iran’s alignment still uncertain and spoilers present, the outcome could shift deterrence strategies across the Gulf.
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