General Munir became Trump’s favorite. Pak Army Chief helpless in front of Iran’s insistence, will America get cheated?:

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News India Live, Digital Desk: Amidst the chaos in the Middle East, Pakistan’s General Asim Munir is riding two boats simultaneously. While on one hand he is trying hard for a ‘ceasefire’ with Iran by becoming the envoy of US President Donald Trump, on the other hand American intelligence agencies are advising Trump to be cautious of Munir.

1. Munir and Trump’s ‘Collection’

Recently, Donald Trump had praised General Munir a lot and called him his ‘Favorite Field Marshal’ Told.

Reasons for Trust: Trump feels that Munir’s old relations with Iran can be useful to America.

Insistence of peace: Trump wants a peace agreement between Iran and America through his mediation, and for this he is using Munir as a ‘bridge’.

2. Why is Munir looking helpless?

Iran is adamant on its terms, raising questions on Munir’s mediation:

Iran’s insistence: Iran is not ready to back down on attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz and nuclear program.

Double Jeopardy: Munir fears that if he does not live up to Trump’s expectations, American aid to Pakistan may stop. At the same time, if they put too much pressure on Iran, their relations with the neighboring country may deteriorate.

3. ‘Red Flag’ of American Intelligence

According to US media reports (such as Fox News), US intelligence has warned Trump about Munir:

Old relations with Iran: Munir’s relationship with Iran’s slain commander Qassem Soleimani And have been among the top officials of the Revolutionary Guard (IRGC).

Afghanistan fear: America fears that Pakistan may once again play the same ‘double game’ that it played during the Afghanistan war—that is, taking funds from America and helping its enemies behind the scenes.

4. What will be the next step?

There is a possibility of second round of peace talks between America and Iran in Pakistan.

Munir’s exam: The success or failure of this talk will decide whether Trump will continue to have confidence in Munir or Pakistan will once again be isolated at the international level.