Can Pakistan keep US-Iran diplomacy alive as mistrust deepens?
Summary
Pakistan has invited top Iranian officials to Islamabad to support talks aiming to end the war between the United States and Iran. Despite these efforts, President Donald Trump has accused Iran of being dishonest in negotiations, while Iran denies formal talks with the US but acknowledges technical discussions involving Oman.Key Facts
- Pakistan’s Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar invited Iranian officials for talks in Islamabad.
- The National Assembly Speaker also invited Iran’s chief negotiator, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf.
- President Trump accused Iran of dishonesty in talks and warned that Tehran faces a “deal or total surrender.”
- Iran denies direct talks with the US, stating discussions only involve Oman about reopening the Strait of Hormuz.
- Pakistan hosted the first direct US-Iran talks in decades in April, resulting in a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in June.
- The ceasefire and agreements have repeatedly collapsed, leading to renewed attacks and a US naval blockade on Iran’s ports.
- Pakistani officials continue to support the MoU as a basis for peace despite ongoing conflict.
- Experts say the recurring conflict has damaged trust, making long-term peace difficult.
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