WASHINGTON: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that Washington remains in continuous contact with Pakistan’s military leadership, including Field Marshal Asim Munir, as part of the ongoing diplomatic engagement. He added that Pakistan is acting as an important intermediary in discussions between the United States and Iran.
As noted by Rubio, the role of Pakistani leaders in the diplomatic efforts can be viewed as a “praiseworthy” one, adding that the contribution of Islamabad has allowed keeping lines of communications open despite sensitive talks between the parties.
Rubio made the comments when talking with journalists on the sidelines of a NATO summit held in Sweden, where the US diplomat showed his cautious optimism regarding possible agreement with Iran.
Rubio noted that even though several major problems had yet to be resolved with respect to Iran’s nuclear program, uranium enrichment, and the situation at the Strait of Hormuz, some progress had been made so far during the talks.
In addition, Rubio stressed that the US will never accept Iran’s having nuclear weapons, adding that the intentions of Iran’s leadership to collect transit fees or block transit via the Strait of Hormuz were unacceptable to Washington.
Reports suggest that Field Marshal Asim Munir has also been in contact with relevant stakeholders as diplomatic efforts intensify, with Pakistan continuing to be viewed as a significant channel in the ongoing negotiations.
All eyes on Pakistan once again as Field Marshal arrives in Iran
Meanwhile, Positive activity was witnessed across international financial markets as Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir departed for Iran as part of ongoing mediation efforts, with investors closely monitoring regional developments and Pakistan’s growing diplomatic role.
For the first time, Pakistan-related developments began trending prominently on Forex Factory, drawing the attention of global traders and market analysts. Observers noted that international markets reacted positively to the latest diplomatic movement involving Pakistan’s top military leadership.
Following the development, crude oil prices witnessed an immediate decline amid hopes of easing regional tensions through diplomatic engagement. At the same time, investors turned towards safe-haven assets, leading to increased buying of gold and silver in global markets. The surge in demand pushed precious metal prices higher.
Analysts believe the visit has improved market sentiment and strengthened Pakistan’s visibility on the international stage, with global investors and policymakers closely watching developments linked to the Tehran mission.
