ISLAMABAD: Social media accounts associated with Indian proxies and PTI are running a propaganda that Iran disrespected Pakistan’s Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defence Forces, Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, during his visit to Tehran, where he helped bring Iran and Saudi Arabia together.
The Claim
Social media posts alleged that General Mohsen Rezaei, Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council (SNSC), disrespected Field Marshal Asim Munir during their interaction. Some posts went further, portraying the two countries as heading towards confrontation despite Pakistan’s reported efforts to facilitate regional engagement.
Fact Check
Contrary to these claims, a video showing an interaction between Field Marshal Asim Munir and General Mohsen Rezaei shows the Iranian official greeting the Pakistani military chief with the words, “Assalam-o-Alaikum, dear brother.”
The wording conveys a respectful and cordial form of address rather than an explicit insult. The joint statement also praised Pakistan saying that the participants agreed to continue the Pakistan’s initiated dialogue to strengthen cooperation among the four regional countries, including for peace and security in the region.
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According to recent propaganda, General Mohsen Rezaei disrespected Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir COAS & CDF of Pakistan🟩REALITY
General Mohsen Rezaei meets & greets Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir with utmost respect “AsalamOAlaikum Dear Brother” Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council (SNSC)— Pakistan Armed Forces News 🇵🇰 (@PakistanFauj) October 26, 2026
It was the Field Marshal and Pakistan helped broker an interim agreement between the US and Iran in June intended to reopen the Strait of Hormuz to shipping, end the American blockade of Iranian ports.
Iranian officials including its foreign minister have also been expressing appreciation for Pakistan’s diplomatic role. Their original statements should be examined to establish the precise wording and context of those acknowledgements.
According to Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson, Tehran agreed to hold the four-country meeting following a proposal by Pakistan’s Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Asim Munir, highlighting his diplomatic engagement in efforts to open channels of communication between regional powers.
Verdict
The claim that General Mohsen Rezaei disrespected Field Marshal Asim Munir is not supported by the quoted greeting, which addresses the Pakistani military chief as a “dear brother.” They appraised the Field Marshal for his role in bring Iran together with the three signatories to the Makkah Joint Defense Agreement, signed in August by Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkiye. They agreed to continue regional security talks after a meeting in Tehran aimed at averting renewed fighting between Iran, Israel and the United States and containing an escalating conflict in Yemen.
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What the Meeting Could Mean for Regional Security
Security and defence analysts have increasingly discussed the possibility of a more multipolar international order in which regional countries play a greater role in managing their own security challenges.
Against this backdrop, diplomatic engagement among Pakistan, Türkiye, Saudi Arabia and Iran could offer an opportunity to address regional tensions through dialogue rather than confrontation.
Pakistan’s engagement with countries that have different strategic interests could help create space for cooperation on security, stability and diplomatic de-escalation.
Pakistan’s diplomatic standing and trust across the Muslim world place it in a key leadership position in shaping this emerging security framework.
