As U.S.-Iran peace negotiations remain stalled, Ashim Munir, the Chief of Army Staff of Pakistan, is set to visit Iran on August 24.
On August 23, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmail Baghaei announced Munir's upcoming visit to the Iranian capital, Tehran.
Baghaei described Munir's trip as part of Pakistan's ongoing efforts to promote regional peace and security.
Munir, regarded as a key figure in Pakistan, played a crucial role in facilitating the June signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the U.S. and Iran.
Notably, Munir's visit coincides with the day the Trump administration is expected to unveil plans for what it calls "the strongest sanctions in history" against Iran.
Munir has previously communicated directly with President Trump, relaying various proposals during the mediation process between the U.S. and Iran, based on their established rapport.
Among the Iranian negotiators, Masoud Pezeshkian, a prominent figure, reiterated the MOU as the best means to end the war. In a speech commemorating 'Doctor's Day,' Pezeshkian stated that members of Iran's Supreme National Security Council deemed the MOU a dignified and wise agreement based on national interests.
Pezeshkian asserted, "This agreement contains no clauses that equate to Iran's surrender; all compliance measures are on the other side." He emphasized that the Supreme Leader makes policy decisions, and the country will follow that path, highlighting that Ayatollah Seyyed Mojtaba Khamenei approved the MOU.
While Pezeshkian stated that Iran has no intention of retreating against hostile nations, he linked the agreement to Iran's economic outlook, noting that the current stalemate of "neither war nor peace" hinders foreign investment.
He remarked, "Capital and money are very sensitive to risk; we must eliminate these risks in our country."
On August 21, Pezeshkian also claimed that the world recognizes Iran's victory, stating, "It is better to end the war now that we possess strength and dignity."
The MOU signed in June set a 60-day deadline to reach an agreement to end the war and address Iran's nuclear program.
As the deadline expired, U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Vezant announced on August 20 during an interview with CNBC that the U.S. would impose "the strongest sanctions in history" against Iran.
He is scheduled to hold a press conference on August 24 to outline the economic pressure plans aimed at destabilizing the Iranian regime.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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