FIELD MARSHAL ASIM MUNIR LIKELY TO VISIT IRAN THIS WEEK TO REVIVE STALLED DIPLOMACY

What happened: Iranian media reports say Pakistan's Chief of Defence Forces Field Marshal Asim Munir may visit Tehran this week to help revive stalled diplomacy between Washington and Tehran. Why it matters: The reported visit comes as the US-Iran confrontation threatens regional stability and disrupts energy markets. Pakistan is balancing support for Saudi Arabia with efforts to preserve relations with neighbouring Iran and prevent a wider confrontation.

Iranian media reports say Pakistan's Chief of Defence Forces Field Marshal Asim Munir may visit Tehran this week to help revive stalled diplomacy between Washington and Tehran.

The reported visit comes as the US-Iran confrontation threatens regional stability and disrupts energy markets. Pakistan is balancing support for Saudi Arabia with efforts to preserve relations with neighbouring Iran and prevent a wider confrontation.