US intelligence reports have flagged General Asim Munir, the Army Chief of Pakistan, as a potential risk for the Trump administration due to his longstanding connections with Iranian military leaders, including the late Quds Force commander Qassem Soleimani. Munir's role as a mediator between Washington and Tehran has drawn scrutiny, especially given Pakistan's history as an unreliable ally in Afghanistan. Analysts warn that his ties with the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) could jeopardize US interests, despite President Trump's public support for Munir. The relationship between Trump and Munir was notably strengthened during the May 2025 India-Pakistan crisis, where Munir played a key role in de-escalating tensions. However, as Munir consolidates power, critics argue that this reflects a troubling trend of the military overshadowing civilian leadership in Pakistan, particularly in foreign policy matters. The situation remains contentious within the Trump administration, balancing the President's preference for strongman diplomacy against the intelligence community's concerns about Munir's allegiances.