Trump spoke with Pakistan army chief before Tehran trip

By The BriefBrief

U.S. President Donald Trump spoke last week with Pakistan’s army chief Asim Munir ahead of Munir’s Monday trip to Tehran, according to three Pakistani sources. One source said the main U.S. request was for Pakistan to use its influence to bring Iran back to negotiations.

WHO: U.S. President Donald Trump and Pakistan’s army chief Asim Munir

WHAT: Trump spoke with Asim Munir ahead of Munir’s trip to Tehran, with a U.S. request that Pakistan use its influence to bring Iran back to negotiations.

WHEN: Reported Aug 23, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET

WHERE: Pakistan

WHY: Cause not yet established.

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