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Asim Munir: Who is Trump’s ‘favorite marshal’ from Pakistan who has taken on the role of mediator between the US and Iran?

Published March 25, 2026, 17:23
Asim Munir: Who is Trump’s ‘favorite marshal’ from Pakistan who has taken on the role of mediator between the US and Iran?

Sky News sheds light on Pakistan's role as a mediator between the US and Iran, focusing on Marshal Asim Munir, the Chief of Army Staff of Pakistan, who has taken on an active role in the negotiations. Munir has developed a close relationship with Donald Trump and has been referred to by him as his “favorite marshal.” Pakistan has offered a credible platform for talks, hosting the de facto Iranian mission in Washington and having the second largest Shia population in the world. The country has incentives to promote peace, as it faces disruptions in fuel supplies due to the conflict in the region.