Iran MP Questions Pakistan’s Mediation Position as US-Iran Islamabad Talks Face Collapse
On this photograph launched by the Iranian International Ministry, Iranian International Minister Abbas Araghchi, middle left, and his delegation meet with Pakistan’s Military Chief Area Marshal Asim Munir, middle proper, and Pakistani delegation in Islamabad, Pakistan. (Photograph: AP) An Iranian lawmaker has questioned Pakistan’s function as a mediator in ongoing talks, saying it lacks the neutrality required for such a place.
Ebrahim Rezaei, spokesperson for Iran’s Nationwide Safety and International Coverage Fee, mentioned in a submit on X that Pakistan is “not an appropriate middleman” regardless of being a “good pal and neighbour”.
Pakistan is our good pal and neighbor, however it’s not an appropriate mediator for negotiations and doesn’t have the mandatory credibility to mediate. They at all times take into account Trump’s expediency and don’t say something towards the desire of People, for instance, they don’t seem to be prepared to inform the world that America first accepted Pakistan’s supply, however then below his phrase…
— Ebrahim Rezaei (@EbrahimRezaei14) April 26, 2026
“A mediator have to be neutral, not at all times leaning to at least one facet,” Rezaei mentioned, including that Islamabad tends to align with US positions and avoids brazenly criticising Washington. He additionally referred to points together with Lebanon and blocked property, saying these issues should not adequately raised.
His remarks come as Abbas Araghchi continues diplomatic efforts to maintain negotiations on observe.
Araghchi lately visited Pakistan, the place he held conferences with Military chief Asim Munir and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif.
Earlier than Islamabad, Araghchi travelled to Oman and met Sultan Haitham bin Tariq, with discussions specializing in the Strait of Hormuz and broader negotiations. He’s anticipated to proceed his diplomatic outreach with a go to to Russia.
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The feedback come amid uncertainty in talks between Iran and the US, with either side but to agree on a framework for additional negotiations.
