Pakistan Army Chief Field Marshal Asim Munir on Friday (May 22, 2026) reached Tehran for a crucial visit to expedite efforts for a deal between the U.S. and Iran to end the war in the region, the Army said.
According to a statement issued by the Army, Field Marshal Munir’s visit is “part of ongoing mediation efforts”.
He spoke days after U.S. President Donald Trump said he was holding off on a military strike on Iran because “serious negotiations” were underway.
Mr. Rubio said he didn’t want to exaggerate the progress, saying there had been “a little bit of movement and that’s good.” He said the conversations were ongoing.
Also read | Trump, Netanyahu had tense phone call on future of Iran war: reportsEuropean Union nations moved towards imposing sanctions on Iranian officials and others responsible for blocking the Strait of Hormuz, the EU said.
Pakistan Army Chief Field Marshal Asim Munir on Friday (May 22, 2026) reached Tehran for a crucial visit to expedite efforts for a deal between the U.S. and Iran to end the war in the region, the Army said.
According to a statement issued by the Army, Field Marshal Munir’s visit is “part of ongoing mediation efforts”.
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U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said there was “slight progress” during talks with Iran amid uncertainty as to whether a deal will be reached or war will resume.
He spoke days after U.S. President Donald Trump said he was holding off on a military strike on Iran because “serious negotiations” were underway. Mr. Rubio said he didn’t want to exaggerate the progress, saying there had been “a little bit of movement and that’s good.” He said the conversations were ongoing.
Also read | Trump, Netanyahu had tense phone call on future of Iran war: reports
European Union nations moved towards imposing sanctions on Iranian officials and others responsible for blocking the Strait of Hormuz, the EU said.
Israeli airstrikes on southern Lebanon killed 10 people, including six paramedics and a Syrian girl, Lebanon’s Health Ministry said, the latest in near-daily attacks from both sides that have not stopped despite the fragile, U.S.-brokered ceasefire in the Israel-Hezbollah war.
