# Pakistan army chief returns to Iran to ease US-Iran tensions

Pakistan's army chief, General Munir, is making another visit to Iran for high-level talks. The trip is seen as an attempt to mediate and break a deadlock between the US and Iran over regional hostilities. Pakistan's role could matter as a key Islamic nuclear-armed state with ties to both sides.

**Importance:** 3/5

## Sources

### World
- [Al Jazeera](https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/8/24/pakistans-army-chief-munir-returns-to-iran-can-he-break-us-war-deadlock?traffic_source=rss) — Mon, 24 Aug 2026 06:30:37 +0000