During his official visit to Pakistan, Iranian President Masoud Shikiyan was warmly received with full state honors at Aiwan-e-Sadr. President Asif Ali Zardari greeted him with an unexpected, heartfelt hug, dubbed a “magical embrace” by onlookers. In a surprising moment, Zardari whispered something into the Iranian President’s ear, leaving even the translator visibly confused. The encounter sparked curiosity and amusement across diplomatic circles and media outlets, highlighting the friendly yet intriguing tone of the high-level meeting.