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Reiterating Islamabad’s role, the Iranian ambassador highlighted its ongoing importance as a mediator in Tehran’s talks with the United States. “Pakistan continues to act as a facilitator, and no plans have been made to change that,” Reza Amiri Moghadam told an Iranian news outlet. He emphasized that progress depends on a shift in Washington’s stance.
This statement followed US President Donald Trump’s recent remarks casting doubt on the viability of Iran’s latest peace initiative. Iranian state news agencies Tasnim and Fars reported that Tehran had presented a 14-point proposal to Pakistan for mediation on Saturday. The plan reportedly includes a ceasefire on all fronts and establishing a new framework for the Strait of Hormuz, a critical maritime route.
Moghadam confirmed that Iran had shared a new negotiating plan with Washington through Pakistan. He praised Islamabad’s efforts in the diplomatic process as “valuable” and central to advancing negotiations. The ambassador stressed that Iran remains transparent about its demands but stressed that meaningful progress hinges on a change in US behavior. He reaffirmed that Tehran would not compromise its core interests or national security.
Negotiations between Iran and the US have been at a standstill since the ceasefire on April 8, following a failed peace attempt in Islamabad. The conflict, which began after joint US and Israeli strikes on Iran on February 28, was temporarily halted through Pakistani mediation. The ongoing war has severely impacted the global economy, especially after Iran effectively closed the Strait of Hormuz—an essential transit point for energy shipments. Although Tehran reopened the strait briefly, it closed it again, citing US violations and naval blockades of Iranian ports.
The ambassador also pointed out that the international community continues to observe Iran’s “clear and logical” stance while criticizing what he described as inconsistency in US policy. Emphasizing Iran’s dedication to diplomacy, Moghadam declared that Washington needs to abandon its aggressive approach and recognize Iran’s rights to facilitate negotiations.
He also noted the strengthening political, economic, and trade ties between Iran and Pakistan, highlighting border crossings as vital for bilateral trade and regional connectivity.
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