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Pakistan's military says it's 'cautiously optimistic' on Iran-US mediation

ISPR spokesman says Army chief Munir's two Tehran trips this month signal progress, as the Makkah defense pact leaves room for Iran to join.

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What to know

  • Pakistan's military says it is 'cautiously optimistic' about mediating between Iran and the US, after Army chief Munir's two Tehran trips this month.
  • The Makkah defense pact binding Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkey does not bar new members, raising the prospect Iran could join.
  • Spokesman Chaudhry warns of 'powerful spoilers and detractors' who believe continued conflict serves their interests.
  • The eight-month Iran-US/Israel war has reshaped regional alliances and reignited Saudi-Houthi fighting, stoking fears of a wider Middle East conflict.

“Why would the Field Marshal be going twice if it is not for some positivity? So yes, of course,”

Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry, DG ISPR, Pakistan military spokesman · Arab News ↗ · Oct 29

Asim MunirAsim Munir Field Marshal, Pakistan Army chiefAhmed Sharif Chaudhry Lt. Gen., Director General of ISPRMohsen Rezaei Secretary, Iran's Supreme National Security CouncilKhalid bin Salman Saudi Defense MinisterIbrahim Kalin Turkish intelligence chief

Pakistan's military says it's 'cautiously optimistic' on Iran-US mediation
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    Chaudhry says Makkah pact's wording does not bar Iran

    Asked whether Iran could join the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement, Chaudhry says the pact's wording does not exclude new members and that the decision rests with the principal parties' political leadership.

    “Anyone who has a shared vision of collective deterrence and regional peace, why not? Everyone is most welcome…”
    — Lt. Gen. Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry
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    ISPR spokesman voices 'cautious optimism' on mediation — In his first interview since the Tehran visit, Lt. Gen. Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry says Pakistan is cautiously optimistic about its Iran-US mediation while warning of 'powerful spoilers and detractors' who believe conflict serves them.

  3. background

    Iran's Rezaei says the region should manage its own security — After the Monday talks, Supreme National Security Council secretary Mohsen Rezaei says regional security should be ensured by regional countries without foreign intervention.

  4. background

    Munir visits Tehran with Saudi and Turkish officials — Army chief Field Marshal Asim Munir makes his second Tehran visit this month, joined by Saudi Defense Minister Khalid bin Salman and Turkish intelligence chief Ibrahim Kalin for talks aimed at de-escalating the Iran-US war.

  5. background

    Islamabad suspends PTI-led Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government — The federal government suspends the provincial administration led by jailed former PM Imran Khan's PTI and detains Chief Minister Sohail Afridi, citing failure to tackle militancy; PTI calls it a pretext to crush protests.

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    Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkey sign Makkah defense pact — The three countries sign the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement, declaring that an attack on any signatory will be treated as an attack on all, amid the ongoing Iran war.