Asim Munir Meets Iranian Leaders as Tehran Sets Conditions for US Talks
TEHRAN, October 21, 2026: Iran has ruled out negotiations with the United States until Washington meets its demands, as Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir held separate meetings with senior Iranian leaders in Tehran to discuss the ceasefire and the regional security situation.
According to reports cited by Reuters, Iranian officials reiterated their position during meetings with Pakistan’s Chief of Defence Forces, stressing that Tehran would not restore confidence in Washington without concrete action on its demands.
Field Marshal Asim Munir met Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, Parliament Speaker Baqer Qalibaf and security chief Mohsen Rezaei. Pakistan’s Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi also accompanied the field marshal during his meeting with the Iranian president.
Iran Sets Conditions for Resuming Negotiations
According to Iran’s Nour News, Parliament Speaker Baqer Qalibaf told Field Marshal Asim Munir that Iran could not trust the United States again unless Washington fulfilled seven conditions presented by Tehran last month for reopening the Strait of Hormuz.
Iran’s demands reportedly include an end to the US blockade of Iranian ports, the removal of restrictions on Iranian oil exports and a ceasefire across all fronts in the region.
Security chief Mohsen Rezaei also reiterated that Iran would not negotiate with the United States until its demands were met.
Tehran Rejects Transfer of Enriched Uranium Abroad
The issue of Iran’s enriched uranium was also discussed during the meetings. According to Iranian state news agency IRNA, Rezaei reaffirmed Tehran’s position that enriched uranium would not be transferred outside the country.
He reiterated the position attributed to Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, rejecting the transfer of highly enriched uranium abroad.
Meanwhile, US Vice President JD Vance said earlier this month that Iran would need to make a meaningful reduction in its uranium-enrichment capabilities as part of efforts to end the war and meet Washington’s demands.
The United States, Israel and other Western countries have long expressed concerns over Iran’s nuclear programme, particularly its reported uranium enrichment to 60 per cent. Iran has consistently denied seeking to develop nuclear weapons.
Pakistan Continues Diplomatic Engagement
During the meeting with Rezaei, Field Marshal Asim Munir also stressed that the Pakistan-Iran border remained open, according to IRNA.
Pakistan has played a diplomatic role in efforts to reduce tensions and facilitate an end to the conflict between Iran and the United States. An interim peace arrangement was reached in June following Pakistani diplomatic efforts, but hostilities reportedly resumed several weeks later.
The latest visit marks another round of engagement between Pakistan’s military leadership and Tehran as efforts continue to address the conflict and restore normal maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz.
With Iran linking negotiations to the fulfilment of its demands, Pakistan’s diplomatic engagement remains significant. However, the prospects for renewed US-Iran talks and a lasting end to the conflict remain uncertain.