Asim Munir is set to arrive in Tehran today for high level talks as Iran warns it could stop all Gulf oil trade if the United States pushes ahead with harsh new sanctions. The Chief of Defence Forces and Army Chief will meet Iranian leaders to discuss peace efforts, regional tensions, and the latest American threats.
According to Pakistani sources, the visit focuses on recent developments including President Trump’s warning of tougher measures against Iran. The Shehbaz Sharif government earlier helped arrange a two week ceasefire that paused six weeks of fighting. Pakistan continues to pass messages between Washington and Tehran. One official confirmed that Iran and Pakistan are in direct contact, while another said the talks will also cover the Pakistan Turkiye Saudi agreement and Houthi related issues.
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent plans a press conference later today to announce what he called the greatest financial offensive ever launched against an adversary. In a recent article he urged countries still dealing with Iran to rethink their approach or face consequences. Iran has already been under heavy sanctions for decades, and further pressure could deepen economic pain, raise inflation, and strain the currency.
Senior Iranian official Mohsen Rezaei responded strongly, stating that if the economic war continues not a single drop of oil will leave through the Strait of Hormuz or any part of the Persian Gulf. He warned that any country supporting the American measures would be treated as engaging in an act of war. China, a major buyer of Gulf oil, has called for diplomacy instead of more sanctions.
The wider conflict that began with American and Israeli strikes has already caused thousands of deaths, mainly in Iran and Lebanon, and damaged much of Iran’s conventional military strength. Still, Tehran retains enough missile and drone power to threaten shipping lanes and neighbouring states. No direct face to face talks between the US and Iran have taken place recently, so countries such as Pakistan, Qatar, and Turkiye are trying to keep diplomatic channels open.
Field Marshal Asim Munir’s trip comes at a sensitive moment. Both sides remain far apart, yet the hope is that quiet discussions in Tehran can lower the temperature and prevent a sharper clash over oil and security in the region.
