The Pakistani General Running Washington’s Backchannel to Tehran

Pakistani Field Marshal Asim Munir has become the key intermediary managing a critical backchannel between the United States and Iran as the two nations edge toward escalation. Through quiet diplomacy, Munir has brokered ceasefires and facilitated direct talks, positioning Pakistan as central to preventing crisis escalation. Pakistan's involvement is driven by pragmatism and the desire to restore its relevance in Washington and regional affairs.