According to Bloomberg, on June 18 local time, US President Trump met with Pakistan Army Chief of Staff and Army General Munir at the White House. They discussed issues such as the conflict between Israel and Iran.
This meeting came amid speculation that the US might join Israel in attacking Iran's nuclear program. Trump has repeatedly stated that he has not yet made a decision on this issue, but hinted that he had discussed it with Munir.
After meeting with Munir at the White House, Trump said: "They know Iran very well, better than most countries, and they are dissatisfied with the current situation. They see what is happening, and he agrees with my opinion." However, he did not provide specific explanations for this statement.
Pakistan Army General Munir Bloomberg
Before this meeting, Pakistan had indicated that it might seek to play a mediating role in the Middle East conflict.
On the 16th local time, Pakistan's Foreign Minister Dar said that according to direct communication with Iran's foreign minister, if Israel stops further attacks, Iran is willing to return to the negotiation table. "Our original intention has always been to witness the success of negotiations between the United States and Iran."
Bangladesh National Television (PTV) cited unnamed sources late on the evening of the 18th local time to confirm this meeting, calling it "important and historic," reflecting the growing trust of the US side in the leadership of the Pakistan military.
Pakistani political scientist Hassan Askari Rizvi said that this is the first such meeting between the current Army Chief of Staff of Pakistan and the leader of the United States. "This is a special gesture from President Trump."
On May 20 local time, the Prime Minister's Office of Pakistan issued a statement announcing that General Munir, the Army Chief of Staff of Pakistan, was promoted to the rank of Army General. This promotion came shortly after a series of military conflicts between India and Pakistan, and it was also the first time in more than 60 years that someone in the Pakistani Army was promoted to the rank of general.
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