Pakistan says army chief held talks with Iran focussed on preventing further escalation of Middle East conflict

​Pakistan's army ‌chief Asim Munir ​held discussions with ‌Iran that were focussed on measures including the ‌prevention of a ‌further escalation of the conflict and the reopening ⁠of ​the ⁠Strait of Hormuz, the ⁠Pakistani military said in ​a statement on Tuesday.

Munir ⁠discussed regional peace and ⁠ways ​to reach a negotiated settlement to ⁠disputes, the statement added.