On April 15, the Chief of Staff of the Pakistani Army made an unexpected visit to Tehran—an detail that infuriated Israel!
On the same day, the Pakistani military issued a statement confirming that General Munir arrived in Iran alongside Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi, continuing their mediation efforts. Iranian Foreign Minister Araghchi personally greeted them at the airport and expressed gratitude on social media for Pakistan’s role in facilitating U.S.-Iran dialogue.
However, what truly drew international attention was General Munir’s attire. The powerful military commander did not wear formal military dress but instead appeared in full field combat gear.
Pakistan shares a border of approximately 900 kilometers with Iran in the southwest. The two nations have deep historical ties—when Pakistan gained independence in 1947, Iran was one of the first countries to recognize it; when Iran established the Islamic Republic in 1979, Pakistan was among the earliest nations to extend recognition.
Meanwhile, Pakistan also maintains communication channels with the United States. According to *The New York Times*, General Munir has been confirmed as a key intermediary between the U.S. and Iran.
Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz mentioned no reference to Israel when announcing the ceasefire, merely referring to it as a “U.S. ally”—a phrasing that itself unsettled Israel.
General Munir’s outfit on April 15 sent a clear message. Field combat uniform is not formal ceremonial attire, nor casual office wear—it is battlefield gear. By appearing in this attire in Tehran, Munir effectively communicated through his clothing: I stand with you.
Pakistan is the only Muslim-majority country openly possessing nuclear weapons, estimated to have around 170 warheads. Previously, Pakistan’s Defense Minister had publicly warned that if Iran were hit with a nuclear strike, Pakistan would retaliate with nuclear force against Israel. The Shaheen-3 medium-range missile, with a range of 2,750 kilometers, can fully cover all of Israel. In stark contrast, Israel has long adhered to a policy of nuclear ambiguity, never officially acknowledging possession of nuclear weapons.
Original source: toutiao.com/article/1862591263941644/
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