Pak Army Chief meets Iran speaker in Tehran
Iranian Army Commander-in-Chief Major General Abdolrahim Mousavi has revealed details about Pakistan Army Chief General Asim Munir's recent visit to Tehran. Speaking at a ceremony, Mousavi responded to claims that the Iranian Air Force is diminished by describing the escort provided for Munir's aircraft. He stated that as soon as the Pakistani plane entered Iranian airspace, Iranian forces announced escort was unnecessary and then provided a fighter jet escort with twice the required number of aircraft. The comments appear to be a public display of military capability and confidence amid regional tensions.
A new photo confirms the meeting between Pakistan's Defense Chief, Field Marshal Asim Munir, and Iran's Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf.
Added specific details about the fighter jet escort: Iran informed Pakistan their escort planes weren't needed and provided twice the number of aircraft Pakistan had intended to use.
Added specific quote and detail that Iran escorted the Pakistani aircraft with twice the required number of fighter jets.
