Pakistan's Army Chief Mediates Secret Deal Between Saudi Arabia and Iran

Pakistan's Army Chief Asim Munir brokered a secret deal between Saudi Arabia and Iran, using his connections to stop Iranian missile strikes on Saudi territory. The agreement was reached in late March, coinciding with the initial phase of the conflict involving the US, Israel, and Iran.

The arrangement utilized a joint oil transport operation with Ahmad Vahidi, commander of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), as leverage throughout the talks. This venture has reportedly been moving Iranian oil into Pakistan since late last year, operating despite international sanctions and restrictions on Iranian energy exports.

Citing an unnamed official, The Times of Israel reported that Asim Munir cautioned Vahidi that persistent strikes on Saudi territory could imperil the future of the joint oil operation. Following this communication, Iran reportedly refrained from executing further missile attacks against Saudi Arabia.