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Pakistan Army Chief Asim Munir will visit Iran on Monday, August 24, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei said on Sunday. He said the visit is aimed at advancing efforts to promote peace and security in the region.

Munir’s visit comes at a time of heightened tensions involving Iran, the United States and regional powers. Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Türkiye have also signed the Makkah Agreement.

Pakistan has played a mediating role in talks between Iran and the US aimed at ending the conflict that began after a joint US-Israeli attack on Iran in February.

Reuters, citing sources, also confirmed Munir’s visit. One source said Iran and Pakistan remain in direct contact, while another said the talks would cover recent developments related to the conflict, including US President Donald Trump’s threat to impose tougher sanctions on Iran.

According to the sources, Munir is expected to discuss peace efforts under an agreement between Islamabad and Tehran, Trump’s warning, developments following the Pakistan-Türkiye-Saudi Arabia agreement and the Houthi issue with Iranian leaders.

Munir’s Visit Amid Rising US-Iran Tensions

Munir’s visit comes amid escalating tensions between Iran and the US. Iran has threatened military action in response to US sanctions, which could put further pressure on the Islamic Republic’s already struggling economy.

The visit coincides with the expected announcement on Monday of sanctions that US officials have described as the toughest ever imposed on Iran. Trump had earlier warned that countries providing Iran with any form of lifeline would face economic consequences as Washington seeks to isolate the Islamic Republic.

Iran Warns Over Strait of Hormuz

Meanwhile, oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz have come to a complete halt. Tehran has warned that it will attack any unauthorised oil tanker attempting to pass through the key waterway.

Iran’s economy is already under pressure from existing sanctions.