Pakistan’s military chief, Field Marshal Asim Munir, arrived in Tehran on Tuesday for talks aimed at mitigating escalating tensions in the Gulf region, according to Iran’s state news agency IRNA. The visit comes amid growing concerns over the possibility of renewed conflict involving the United States, Israel, and Iran.

In recent weeks, fears of a military confrontation have intensified as Iran has conducted missile tests and military exercises. Meanwhile, the United States has shown increased engagement in the region. On Monday, US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth made a surprise visit to Israel, meeting with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at an air force base in southern Israel.

Also on Monday, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov was in Tehran for discussions with Iranian officials. After the meeting, Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi emphasized the close cooperation between Tehran and Moscow, stating, “Never in our history have Iran and Russia worked as closely as now.” Tehran is reportedly seeking Russian military support in its confrontations with the United States.

Pakistani intelligence sources described the visits by Lavrov and Munir as the beginning of a Russian-led initiative to reduce regional tensions. The discussions are expected to cover potential agreements between the US and Iran, as well as the ongoing conflict in Yemen, where the Tehran-backed Houthi militia continues to battle forces supported by Saudi Arabia.

As a key ally of Saudi Arabia, Pakistan’s military leader is tasked with conveying Tehran a warning that Houthi aggression risks drawing Pakistan into a wider conflict with Iran. An intelligence official stated that Munir will emphasize the potential consequences of continued hostilities in Yemen for regional stability.

Since the US and Israel escalated attacks on Iranian targets in February, several Gulf states, including Qatar and Oman, have been working toward de-escalation efforts. Earlier this year, Pakistan helped negotiate a framework agreement aimed at achieving a lasting resolution to the conflict, but it ultimately failed to hold.

Currently, the Gulf region remains volatile, particularly around the Strait of Hormuz, a strategic chokepoint for global oil trade. Restrictions imposed on Iranian energy exports have contributed to rising fuel prices, increasing pressure on US President Donald Trump ahead of the midterm elections. The international community continues to watch the region closely as diplomatic efforts to defuse tensions persist.