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Pakistan’s army chief in Iran as US’s Rubio says ‘slight progress’ in talks

Al Jazeera · 🇶🇦 public Qatar · · 902 words · By AFP; Anadolu; Reuters
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Pakistan’s army chief in Iran as US’s Rubio says ‘slight progress’ in talks Pakistan’s Asim Munir is in Tehran as part of mediation efforts, as EU moves to sanction Iran over the Hormuz blockade.

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What happened

Pakistan’s army chief in Iran as US’s Rubio says ‘slight progress’ in talks Pakistan’s Asim Munir is in Tehran as part of mediation efforts, as EU moves to sanction Iran over the Hormuz blockade.

Why it matters

Pakistan’s army chief, Field Marshal Asim Munir, is in Iran as part of ongoing mediation efforts to end Israel and the United States’s war that began on February 28.

Common ground

Munir arrived in Tehran on Friday, Iran’s state-run IRNA news agency reported, citing the Pakistan Army.

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The tension in the story is sharpened by Loaded Language: language that can make the dispute feel more urgent, personal, or adversarial than the underlying facts alone.

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eFinder analyzed this article and checked 15 claims against available evidence, cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia. Here is what the fact-checking layer found.

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Claim 1: “Tehran effectively closed the key shipping lane for global oil and gas supplies in retaliation for the US-Israeli war.”
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Claim 2: “On arrival, he was received and warmly welcomed by Iranian Interior Minister Eskandar Momeni... Pakistan’s Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi was also present at the reception.”
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Web search results confirm that Iranian Interior Minister Eskandar Momeni welcomed Munir, and separate reports confirm Pakistani Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi's arrival and reception by Momeni in Tehran.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Eskandar Momeni (Persian: اسکندر مؤمنی; born 1962) is an Iranian military commander and politician who is serving as the Minister of Interior in the Government of Masoud Pezeshkian since August 2024. …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eskandar_Momeni
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — This is a list of Iranian officials with their titles.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Iranian_officials
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Ministry of Interior of the Islamic Republic of Iran is in charge of performing, supervising and reporting elections, policing, and other responsibilities related to an interior ministry.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ministry_of_Interior_(Iran)
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Claim 3: “US President Donald Trump said, “Iran is dying to make a deal”.”
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The South China Morning Post and other web search results report that President Trump stated Iran is 'dying to make a deal'.
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web search NEUTRAL — On April 12, 2025, Iran and the United States began a series of negotiations aimed at reaching a nuclear peace agreement, following a letter from US ...
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2025–2026_Iran–United_States_n…
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web search NEUTRAL — 2 days ago ... President Donald Trump suggested on Wednesday he might be willing to accept a smaller scale deal with Tehran that would simply open the ...
https://www.pbs.org/newshour/world/watch-trump-says-hes-in-n…
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web search NEUTRAL — 3 days ago ... U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday said the United States was ready to proceed with further attacks on Tehran if Iran did not agree ...
https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/tankers-exit-horm…
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Claim 4: “Munir arrived in Tehran on Friday, Iran’s state-run IRNA news agency reported, citing the Pakistan Army.”
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Multiple independent sources, including TASS, ISNA, and other web search results, confirm that Army Chief Asim Munir arrived in Tehran on Friday.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmad Babar Sidhu NI(M)  HJ HI(M) SI(M) TI(M) (born 16 April 1965) is a Pakistani military officer who has served as the Chief of Air Staff of the Pakistan Air Force since 202…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zaheer_Ahmad_Babar_Sidhu
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir Ahmed Shah (born 1968) is a Pakistani military officer who is currently serving as Pakistan's first Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) and the 11th Chief of the Army Staff (C…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Asim_Munir
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf (born 23 August 1961) is an Iranian politician and former Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Brigadier General, who has served as Speaker of the Parliament of Iran since…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mohammad_Bagher_Ghalibaf
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Claim 5: “and later hosted the highest-level talks between the US and Iran since 1979 on April 11-12.”
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Britannica and other web search results confirm high-level talks took place in Islamabad on April 11-12 between JD Vance and Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, described as the highest level since 1979.
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web search NEUTRAL — The mediation began when Pakistan secured a ceasefire on April 8, halting the aggression and later hosting the highest level talks between the US and Iran since 1979 on April 11-12.
https://www.presstv.ir/Detail/2026/05/22/769090/Pakistan-arm…
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web search NEUTRAL — Historic peace talks between US and Iran must bridge deep distrustpublished at 01:23 BST 11 April.Peace talks between the US and Iran in Islamabad on Saturday will be a "make or break" moment for a re…
https://www.bbc.com/news/live/clyeg3224d9t
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web search NEUTRAL — Direct negotiations took place in Islamabad, Pakistan, on April 11–12 between U.S. Vice Pres. JD Vance and Iranian parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf—the highest-level direct engagement betwe…
https://www.britannica.com/event/2026-Iran-war
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Claim 6: “US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Friday that “slight progress” was made during talks with Iran.”
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Multiple web search results confirm Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated on Friday that 'slight progress' was made in talks with Iran.
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web search NEUTRAL — Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Friday said talks with Iran had made “slight progress” and said all countries should reject Tehran’s plans to implement a tolling system in the Strait of Hormuz.
https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/us/2026/05/22/iran-talk…
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web search NEUTRAL — United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio attends a meeting of the North Atlantic Council in NATO foreign ministers format in Helsingborg, Sweden, Friday, May 22, 2026.
https://www.usnews.com/news/world/articles/2026-05-22/us-say…
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web search NEUTRAL — Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Friday that the U.S. was still waiting for Iran to respond to the Trump administration's latest terms for a potential peace deal, which were conveyed this week via …
https://www.cbsnews.com/live-updates/iran-war-trump-us-peace…
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Claim 7: “EU governments took a technical step to extend the scope of their existing Iran sanctions regime, allowing for more individuals to be targeted under it.”
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Claim 8: “Iran’s Baghaei said on Friday that a Qatari delegation was currently holding talks with Iran’s foreign minister”
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Claim 9: “Pakistan’s army chief, Field Marshal Asim Munir, is in Iran as part of ongoing mediation efforts to end Israel and the United States’s war that began on February 28.”
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Wikipedia confirms the '2026 Iran war' began on February 28 after US and Israeli airstrikes and that Pakistan has been mediating. Web search results from DW and other sources confirm Field Marshal Asim Munir's role and visit to Tehran.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — On 8 April 2026, the United States and Iran agreed to a two-week ceasefire in the 2026 Iran war, mediated by Pakistan. Iran had rejected the draft proposal for a 45-day two-phased ceasefire framework …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Iran_war_ceasefire
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Islamabad Talks, also known as the Islamabad Peace Talks, were held in Islamabad, Pakistan, on 11 and 12 April 2026. Aimed at stabilizing the 2026 Iran war ceasefire and negotiating a potential re…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Islamabad_Talks
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Pakistan has adopted a policy of official neutrality in response to the 2026 Iran war, which began on 28 February of that year after joint airstrikes on Iran by the United States and Israel. The Minis…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pakistan_in_the_2026_Iran_war
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Claim 10: “Islamabad helped secure a temporary ceasefire between the warring sides on April 8”
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Wikipedia and multiple news sources (DW, etc.) explicitly state that a two-week ceasefire was agreed upon on April 8, 2026, mediated by Pakistan.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The State of Israel and the Islamic Republic of Pakistan have never had formal diplomatic relations. In 1947, Pakistan voted against the United Nations Partition Plan for Palestine, and does not recog…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Israel–Pakistan_relations
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Since 28 February 2026, the United States and Israel have been engaged in a war with Iran and its regional allies. The conflict began when the US and Israel launched airstrikes on Iran, targeting mili…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Iran_war
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — On 8 April 2026, the United States and Iran agreed to a two-week ceasefire in the 2026 Iran war, mediated by Pakistan. Iran had rejected the draft proposal for a 45-day two-phased ceasefire framework …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Iran_war_ceasefire
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Claim 11: “European Union nations moved towards imposing sanctions on Iranian officials and others responsible for blocking the Strait of Hormuz, the EU said on Friday.”
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Claim 12: “Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei said on Friday... the gaps between Tehran and Washington are “deep and significant”.”
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While Esmaeil Baghaei is identified as a spokesperson, the specific quote about gaps being 'deep and significant' on Friday is not explicitly corroborated across multiple independent sources in the provided evidence; only general mentions of his role and other statements appear.
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web search NEUTRAL — NEW: Iran has not submitted a response to the latest US proposal as multiple mediators continue efforts to narrow gaps between the United States and Iran. Both US and Iranian officials said on May 21 …
https://news.google.com/stories/CAAqNggKIjBDQklTSGpvSmMzUnZj…
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web search NEUTRAL — Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi speaks in a meeting with ambassadors and representatives of foreign countries in Tehran, Iran, Sunday, Oct.
https://english.almayadeen.net/latestnews/2025/6/16/in-a-pre…
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web search NEUTRAL — Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei also rejected reports that the current negotiations involve nuclear commitments or maritime security arrangements.
https://www.palestinechronicle.com/us-iran-framework-talks-p…
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Claim 13: “The Strait of Hormuz... normally carries a fifth of global oil production”
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Claim 14: “He spoke before a meeting of NATO foreign ministers in Helsingborg, Sweden”
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TASS and web search results confirm Marco Rubio spoke at a NATO foreign ministers meeting in Helsingborg, Sweden.
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cross reference SUPPORTS — US Secretary of State Marco Rubio told reporters in the Swedish city of Helsingborg, where a meeting of foreign ministers from NATO member states is taking place
https://tass.com/world/2135153
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Claim 15: “The US president said he called off attacks on Iran this week at the request of allies in the Middle East, including the leaders of Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates.”
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No evidence was found in the provided search results to support or refute the claim that Trump called off attacks at the request of Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE.
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