Pakistan's Army Chief Shields Saudi Arabia from Iran Missile Strikes via Secret Oil Deal
Pakistan's Army Chief Asim Munir brokered a secret agreement between Iran and Saudi Arabia, halting Iranian missile strikes against Saudi territory. The arrangement was established in late March, coinciding with the initial phase of the ongoing conflict involving the US, Israel, and Iran.
The agreement was reportedly facilitated through commercial ties between Munir and an Iranian military leader. A joint oil transport operation between Pakistan and Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) was used as leverage during the talks. The venture has been moving Iranian oil into Pakistan since late last year, operating despite international sanctions and restrictions on Iranian energy exports.
The report claimed that Munir cautioned Ahmad Vahidi, commander of IRGC, 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.