Iran Questions Pakistan's Role as Mediator in US-Iran Talks
‘No word against Americans' wishes': Iranian official says Pakistan ‘not a suitable intermediary’ for talks with US
Hindustan Times
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A senior Iranian official, Ebrahim Rezaei, has stated that Pakistan is not a suitable intermediary for peace talks with the United States, citing Islamabad's alignment with US interests. This statement follows failed negotiations that took place in Islamabad, which ended without a concrete agreement.
- 01Iranian official Ebrahim Rezaei criticizes Pakistan's mediation credibility.
- 02Rezaei claims Pakistan prioritizes US interests over impartiality.
- 03Recent US-Iran talks in Islamabad ended without agreement.
- 04Iran's foreign minister acknowledges Pakistan's efforts in hosting talks.
- 05Diplomatic tensions continue amid accusations of US violations of agreements.
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Ebrahim Rezaei, spokesperson for Iran’s National Security establishment, has labeled Pakistan as an unsuitable intermediary for negotiations with the United States, asserting that Islamabad prioritizes US President Donald Trump's interests. He emphasized that a credible mediator must be impartial, criticizing Pakistan for not opposing American demands. This commentary follows a round of direct US-Iran talks held in Islamabad on April 11 and 12, which lasted 21 hours but concluded without a solid agreement due to what Iran described as excessive US demands and a tense atmosphere. Despite the unsuccessful negotiations, US Vice President JD Vance commended Pakistan for its role in facilitating the discussions. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi met with Pakistan's army chief, Asim Munir, to express gratitude for Pakistan's hosting of the talks, highlighting the strong bilateral relationship and shared commitment to regional stability. Araghchi is also engaging in discussions in Russia regarding the ongoing tensions.
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The failure of negotiations may affect regional stability and diplomatic relations, impacting trade and security in the region.
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