Pakistan Cautiously Optimistic on US Iran Mediation

Pakistan military officials report cautious optimism regarding ongoing mediation efforts between the United States and Iran. Army chief Asim Munir recently visited Tehran alongside Saudi and Turkish representatives.

Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry, Director-General of Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the media and public relations wing of the Pakistan Armed Forces, speaks during an interview with Reuters in Rawalpindi, Pakistan, October 30, 2026. REUTERS/Salahuddin

Pakistan's military is cautiously optimistic about its mediation efforts between Iran and the United States to de-escalate the ongoing eight-month war.