ISLAMABAD (Kashmir English): Senior journalist and presenter at Sky News, Yalda Hakim, has discussed how Pakistan became a peacemaker between the United States and Iran, and what it could mean for the country if a deal is reached.
In a post on her X, Hakim wrote that Chief of Army Staff (COAS) and Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) Field Marshal Asim Munir is a key player in driving the talks.
In a video report, she said a truce between the US and Iran may be close, adding that the United States has made clear that Iran should not be allowed to develop a nuclear weapon.
Yalda also said Asim Munir is playing a key role in talks. “Munir is known as Trump’s favourite field marshal, and he’s become an unlikely driver for the talks,” she added.
How did #Pakistan become a peacemaker between the U.S. and Iran? And what could it mean for the country if a deal is reached?
Pakistan’s army chief Asim Munir is a key player driving the talks. Find out more about the so-called Trump and Iran whisperer 🔽#USIran #IranWar pic.twitter.com/wRteLVfdGb
— Yalda Hakim (@SkyYaldaHakim) May 8, 2026
The journalist described him as a former intelligence chief and said he has become an unexpected link in the discussions.
Hakim also said former US President Donald Trump has shown interest in Pakistan over the past year. Further, she mentioned Pakistan’s role in earlier regional peace efforts as well.
She further added that Pakistan has been seen as a country that can communicate with different sides in Iran, saying that this may help in building internal agreement within Iran.
“He’s also won the respect of the Iranians. Iran’s new supreme leader, Mujtaba Khamenei, described Pakistan as a brotherly country that his late father was also fond of,” she added.
