Iranian lawmaker Ebrahim Rezaei has openly questioned Pakistan’s role in ongoing diplomatic talks, raising concerns about its neutrality. He stated that while Pakistan remains a friendly neighbour, it does not meet the standards required for an impartial mediator. His remarks highlight growing tensions around the credibility of intermediaries at a sensitive stage of negotiations.
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Rezaei argued that Pakistan often appears aligned with the United States and avoids openly criticising Washington. According to him, a mediator must maintain balance and address concerns from all sides equally. He also pointed out that Pakistan has not strongly spoken about issues where the US allegedly failed to meet its commitments.
Iran doubts Pak role in negotiations
At the same time, Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has increased diplomatic efforts to keep the talks alive. He recently visited Islamabad again and held discussions with Pakistan’s Army Chief Asim Munir. These meetings focused on easing tensions and exploring possible solutions to move negotiations forward.
Before arriving in Pakistan, Araghchi travelled to Oman, where he met Haitham bin Tariq. Their discussions covered regional security concerns, especially related to the Strait of Hormuz, along with broader diplomatic strategies. Iran is actively engaging multiple countries to maintain progress in talks despite rising uncertainty.
Reports suggest that the negotiations now go beyond nuclear issues and include proposals related to maritime security, compensation demands, and easing restrictions. Iran is also seeking guarantees to prevent further military conflict while pushing for the removal of US-imposed limitations in key areas.
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Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump indicated that Iran can directly initiate talks if it wants to resume dialogue. He stated that communication channels remain open, even as the US stepped back from earlier engagement efforts. This has added another layer of complexity to already slowing diplomatic progress.