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Iran offers Pakistan diplomatic 'blank cheque'​

COAS Munir, Larijani discuss regional security

Kamran Yousaf
November 27, 2025

Ali Ardeshir Larijani, secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, meets Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir at the GHQ in Rawalpindi. Photo: PPI

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ISLAMABAD : Iran on Wednesday offered Pakistan a "blank cheque" in order to resolve issues with India and Afghanistan, an unusual and rare show of support in the face of Islamabad's challenges from the eastern and western fronts.

"Pakistan is very dear and honourable to the Iranian people. We are prepared to give the Pakistanis a 'blank cheque' to help resolve these issues, to be used whenever they deem necessary," Ali Larijani, Secretary of Iran's National Security Council, in an interview with a local news channel before he wrapped up his trip.

Larijani is one of the senior aides of Iran's Supreme leader and influential figure. He traveled to Islamabad amid a host of regional developments including the brewing tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan as well as the evolving situation in the Middle East.

Larijani held a wide range of talks, meeting the president, the prime minister, the deputy prime minister and the Field Marshal. Talks focused on bilateral ties, regional and international issues.

Relations between Pakistan and Iran saw an unprecedented improvement in the aftermath of the 12-day Iran-Israel war, which was later joined by the United States.

Islamabad's support for Tehran and deft diplomacy helped avert a major trouble for Iran. Pakistan's positive role earned praise from Iran's cross-section of society. Larijani, before travelling to Islamabad, acknowledged Pakistan's support for Iran.

The development led to such goodwill in Iran as Larijani offered blanket support to Pakistan to deal with its eastern and western neighbour.

In a statement shared on his Xi account, Larijani disclosed that Iranian President Dr Masoud Pezeshkian, after his recent visit to Pakistan, had issued "important directives to remove all economic barriers between the two countries".

Larijani added that the Supreme National Security Council would also lift any remaining restrictions, stressing that Iran imposed "no limitations on cooperation with Pakistan".

He, however, urged for "greater dynamism and practical action" from both sides and confirmed that robust mechanisms were being established to follow up on these decisions.

Earlier, Larijani called on Pakistan's Chief of Army Staff, Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, at General Headquarters (GHQ) in Rawalpindi, where the two sides discussed bilateral cooperation, evolving regional security, and ways to strengthen Iran-Pakistan engagement.

Director General ISI Lt General Asim Malik and other senior officials accompanied the Field Marshal.

According to the ISPR, the COAS reaffirmed Pakistan's commitment to peace and stability in the region, underscoring the need for closer coordination with Iran in counterterrorism and border security.

Larijani appreciated Pakistan's "vital role" in regional peace and voiced Tehran's resolve to deepen strategic, political, and economic cooperation.

Both sides stressed that sustained dialogue and practical cooperation were essential for navigating regional challenges and achieving long-term stability.

 

[Sam6536]

What is this blank cheque referring to?

Is Iran offering to mediate between India-Pakistan-Afghanistan?

 

[Distant_Observer]

What is this blank cheque referring to?

Is Iran offering to mediate between India-Pakistan-Afghanistan?

It means ISI have full access in Chabahar to keep an eye on your Kulbhushans.

 

[VCheng]

It means ISI have full access in Chabahar to keep an eye on your Kulbhushans.

Please keep in mind a cheque is only as good as the bank upon which it is drawn.

 

[Meengla]

It means ISI have full access in Chabahar to keep an eye on your Kulbhushans.

This is a very significant thread! I believe Pakistan won the admiration and trust of the Iranian people and leadership when Pakistan stood with Iran against the Israeli attack in June 2025 AND that General Asim Munir, in his 'Private Lunch' with President Trump, stood for Iran.
This is a major diplomatic breakthrough for Pakistan on top of many others in the year 2025.

 

[Distant_Observer]

Please keep in mind a cheque is only as good as the bank upon which it is drawn.

They don't have a choice, Israel are breathing down their necks.

We know they have used Pakistanis for their proxy wars and turned a blind eye to BLA in the hope they would collapse Pakistan through collaboration with India.

Pakistan forgiving and merciful as always.

 

[Starlord]

Just make sure no more BLA and KY's enter and create issues for Pakistan, we may not be able to offer much to Iran but having at least one border safe and secure means something to Iranians at this point.

 

[VCheng]

Pakistan forgiving and merciful as always.

There is no such thing as forgiveness and mercy in international geopolitics.

 

[PakAl]

This is a very significant thread! I believe Pakistan won the admiration and trust of the Iranian people and leadership when Pakistan stood with Iran against the Israeli attack in June 2025 AND that General Asim Munir, in his 'Private Lunch' with President Trump, stood for Iran.
This is a major diplomatic breakthrough for Pakistan on top of many others in the year 2025.

I believe Pakistan and China jointly opposed any attack on Iran, possibly used hardline stance against the Israeli aggression, Trump even mentioned this that Asim Munir is not happy, Israel also avoided attacking any Iranian oil and gas fields although Netanyahu made threats. Its a good move, we must not allow any state in our region to be attacked by foreign powers, it leads to instability and affects the whole region, plus millions are killed.

 

[Meengla]

I believe Pakistan and China jointly opposed any attack on Iran, possibly used hardline stance against the Israeli aggression, Trump even mentioned this that Asim Munir is not happy, Israel also avoided attacking any Iranian oil and gas fields although Netanyahu made threats. Its a good move, we must not allow any state in our region to be attacked by foreign powers, it leads to instability and affects the whole region, plus millions are killed.

Of course you are right on all points, especially the bolded part.
As to the cynics about this foreign policy or other developments: Just 8-10 years ago, China used to be like 'Please get along with each other' when it came to India-Pakistan. Turkey used to offer basically lip support but now rushes military support to Pakistan in crunch time. Azerbaijan was distant but recently offered vocal diplomatic support--and possibly some concessional oil. Saudi Arabia was not commital about Pakistan-India but signed the Mutual Defense Treaty. Iran was semi-hostile but is certainly far from that.
Some people live in the past too much--just because things didn't work in the past doesn't mean they won't work in the future as well. And then there are those in this forum--not saying you are one of those--who can't think beyond their political bias.
To me it is obvious that Pakistan's diplomacy is doing great and that's no small thanks to Modi's Operation Sindoor folly.

 

[Meengla]

Of course you are right on all points, especially the bolded part.
As to the cynics about this foreign policy or other developments: Just 8-10 years ago, China used to be like 'Please get along with each other' when it came to India-Pakistan. Turkey used to offer basically lip support but now rushes military support to Pakistan in crunch time. Azerbaijan was distant but recently offered vocal diplomatic support--and possibly some concessional oil. Saudi Arabia was not commital about Pakistan-India but signed the Mutual Defense Treaty. Iran was semi-hostile but is certainly far from that.
Some people live in the past too much--just because things didn't work in the past doesn't mean they won't work in the future as well. And then there are those in this forum--not saying you are one of those--who can't think beyond their political bias.
To me it is obvious that Pakistan's diplomacy is doing great and that's no small thanks to Modi's Operation Sindoor folly.

And I forgot to mention Trump's recent warming up to Pakistan--however transitory that may become-- especially compared with Trump's first administration. Then there are also Pakistan and other GCC countries rapidly improving relationships.

 

[White Privilege]

What is this blank cheque referring to?

Is Iran offering to mediate between India-Pakistan-Afghanistan?

In case of India, it could just be words of comfort, ensuring that RAW wouldn't be allowed to run covert activities through Chahbahar.

However, it could be significant in case of Afghanistan, as it requires Iran to enforce the other pincer of the 'unofficial blockade' to pressure Talibs into listening to us on the issue of terrorists.

 

[Pakistan Space Agency]

... In a statement shared on his Xi account, Larijani disclosed that Iranian President Dr Masoud Pezeshkian, after his recent visit to Pakistan, had issued "important directives to remove all economic barriers between the two countries".

Larijani added that the Supreme National Security Council would also lift any remaining restrictions, stressing that Iran imposed "no limitations on cooperation with Pakistan". ...

@Persian Gulf , which barriers and restrictions is he talking about?

I always thought the restrictions were from the US.

 

[Meengla]

However, it could be significant in case of Afghanistan, as it requires Iran to enforce the other pincer of the 'unofficial blockade' to pressure Talibs into listening to us on the issue of terrorists.

Iranian govt and people have not love for the Afghans: They just ruthlessly kicked out Afghans from Iran. The Chabahar route would be very costly anyway and it would be small concession for Iran to give to Pakistan to help Pakistan against Afghanistan. Also, some days ago the analyst Hassan Khan posted a video where he said not only Chabahar much more costly than going through Pakistan but also Turkmenistan, which would be even more costly, doesn't allow Afghan trade to through its own ports.
A landlocked country like Afghanistan has its leaders alienating all the sea routes neighbors. Just Brilliant!

 

[Ali_Baba]

Both Iran and Pakistan face the real prospect of simultaneous co-ordinated attacks in the very near future from Israel and India, where both India and Israel are working together to co-ordinate those attacks. That is not lost on either Iran or Pakistan.

Circumstances can make for strange bedfellows, and right now both Pakistan and Iran need each other.