Gen Asim Munir to meet senior US army officials during Washington visit: sources

Amid escalating tensions in the Middle East, speculation has surfaced that Pakistan’s Army Chief, Field Marshal General Asim Munir, reportedly spent two days at the United States Central Command (CENTCOM) headquarters.

 The claim is yet to be officially confirmed by Pakistani or American authorities.

According to Dawn, Michael Kugelman, a prominent South Asia analyst, noted, “Pakistan wants to cultivate US support but has condemned the Israeli strikes and is working to strengthen ties with Tehran.”

“For Gen Munir to be in the capital of Israel’s closest ally and Iran’s primary adversary at such a tense moment could lead to some uncomfortable conversations,” he added.

The reported visit came at a time of heightened geopolitical volatility, with the conflict between Iran and Israel intensifying and drawing global attention. 

In this context, General Munir’s alleged presence at CENTCOM has fueled questions about Pakistan's evolving military diplomacy and strategic posture amid the Middle East escalations.

Though no official meetings or statements have been made public so far, analysts believe such a visit would signal deepening security coordination between Pakistan and the US, particularly in the context of rising instability in the region.

As US-Iran tensions continue to grow, Pakistan’s foreign policy and military leadership may come under increased scrutiny, especially as it navigates its role in a region teetering on the brink of broader conflict.