Pak's Asim Munir Used A Private Oil Deal In Iran To Shield Saudi: Report
Pakistan's Army Chief General Asim Munir reportedly leveraged a private oil transportation venture to facilitate recent diplomatic mediations between Saudi Arabia and Iran. The arrangement involved a joint operation with the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps to ensure regional stability through shar
General Asim Munir utilized a pre-existing maritime oil transport agreement with the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps as a strategic bargaining tool. This venture has been active since late last year, facilitating the movement of petroleum products between the two neighboring nations despite international sanctions.
By maintaining this economic channel, the Pakistani military leadership was able to offer a sense of security to Iranian officials while representing Saudi interests. The deal served as a confidence-building measure that allowed for the continuation of high-level diplomatic talks between the regional rivals.
Reports indicate that the quiet operation of the transport venture provided the necessary leverage for Pakistan to act as an effective mediator. The cross-border movement of oil helped stabilize bilateral ties at a time of significant geopolitical tension in the Middle East. Source: NDTV
