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.