ISLAMABAD (Urdu Times) Pak-US-Iran Diplomacy and Islamabad’s Responsibility

ISLAMABAD (Urdu Times) The recent impasse in the talks arose when Iran and the US rejected the latest proposals put forward by each other last week. Since the failure of this exchange of proposals, the dialogue process between the two countries has been in a temporary standstill, but Islamabad’s diplomatic channel is still active in keeping the two capitals connected, which shows that despite the crisis, the path of diplomacy has not been completely closed. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi has officially confirmed that Pakistan’s diplomatic efforts are still playing the role of a bridge, however, the process is currently facing severe diplomatic and technical difficulties.
The conflicting messages received from the US have made Tehran suspicious of Washington’s true intentions. Iran is only interested in talks if the US takes a serious and clear stance. Speaking on the sidelines of the BRICS Foreign Ministers’ Meeting, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said that the ongoing negotiation process mediated by Pakistan has not failed, but it is facing difficulties. Last week, Iran and the US rejected each other’s latest proposals, after which the talks stalled. The Iranian Foreign Minister sharply criticized the US, saying that Washington’s contradictory statements are complicating the negotiations and there is every reason not to trust the Americans. Abbas Araqchi said that the biggest question this time is trust, we do not trust them. The Iranian Foreign Minister said that Tehran did not start the war, but Iran only defended itself in a bloody war. He said that despite all its pressure and actions, the US could not achieve any goal in 40 days, while there is a serious lack of trust in the current negotiation process. Iran is not responsible for the situation in the Strait of Hormuz, but this route is closed only to enemy countries, he clarified that Iran also wants to keep the Strait of Hormuz open and will take over this important sea passage under a joint system between Iran and Oman. However, all ships not at war with Tehran can pass through this route, they must maintain contact with the Iranian Navy. He added that Iran wants to give diplomacy a chance by maintaining the ceasefire, and if the situation worsens, it is ready for another confrontation. According to reports, the biggest obstacle to a permanent peace agreement between Iran and the United States is Iran’s nuclear program and Tehran’s control over the Strait of Hormuz. On the other hand, US President Donald Trump has also said that his patience with Iran is running out, while he stressed the opening of the Strait of Hormuz in his conversation with Chinese President Xi Jinping. Abbas Araqchi said that there is no military solution to any issue with Iran and this fact has become clear to everyone. According to him, the US offered to resume talks when nothing was achieved from the war, while Iran is still ready for serious talks, provided that the US also shows seriousness. Iran never wanted to build nuclear weapons and its nuclear program is entirely for peaceful purposes. According to him, Iran was fully implementing the JCPOA and has been resisting the cruel sanctions of the US for years. Iran will resist any pressure or action and the goals that could not be achieved through war cannot be achieved through negotiations.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi’s current foreign policy reflects his negotiating stance and regional security priorities.
The main points of his position are as follows:
The situation in the talks remains hopeful: The Islamabad talks have not completely failed so far.
US obstacles: Washington’s contradictory statements complicated the process.
Mistrust:
Due to the US attitude, it is no longer possible to trust it. War and Defensive Position Denial of Aggression: Iran has not initiated any war. Right of Defense: Iran’s role in the bloody conflict was limited to self-defense.
Determination of Policy Responsibility for the Strait of Hormuz:
Iran cannot be held responsible for the current situation in the Strait of Hormuz.
Specific Restriction: This sea route has been restricted only to Iran’s enemies
According to the latest details from the closed rooms of international diplomacy, the most important and positive aspect regarding the ongoing indirect talks between Tehran and Washington is that this process, mediated by Islamabad, has not completely failed for now. On the sidelines of the BRICS Foreign Ministers’ Meeting, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi has officially confirmed that Pakistan’s diplomatic efforts are still playing a bridge role, however, this process is currently facing the most severe diplomatic and technical difficulties.Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi has sharply criticized Washington, saying that the biggest obstacle to advancing the talks is “lack of trust.”
Tehran says that the US sends behind-the-scenes messages while its public statements and practical actions are completely opposite.
These contradictory US messages have left Tehran deeply suspicious of Washington’s true intentions. Iran says it is only ready for constructive talks at the negotiating table if the US abandons its fragmented policy and adopts a clear, serious and consistent stance. According to Abbas Araqchi, Tehran has never started any war but has only defended itself in a bloody battle, and despite all its military and economic pressure, the US has failed miserably to achieve any of its goals in the past 40 days. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi’s revelation that despite the recent stalemate and severe difficulties in the Pak-US-Iran indirect talks, Islamabad’s mediation process has not completely failed for now is of utmost importance. It is a great achievement of Pakistan’s diplomacy in the global strategic arena that it is still playing the role of an active and credible diplomatic bridge between bitter rivals like Washington and Tehran. However, the rejection of each other’s latest proposals by both countries last week and President Donald Trump’s statement that “America’s patience is running out” indicate that the region could once again be in the grip of a major crisis. The most worrying aspect of the entire conflict is the severe lack of trust that the Iranian Foreign Minister mentioned in the context of Washington’s contradictory messages. Unless the intentions of the parties are clear and sincere, no mediation can guarantee lasting peace. Iran’s principled stance is that the goals that could not be achieved through military pressure over the past 40 days cannot be achieved through threats at the negotiating table. On the other hand, control of the Strait of Hormuz and Iran’s nuclear program are complex issues that involve the strategic interests of the United States and Iran, and President Trump’s involvement of Chinese President Xi Jinping in this matter is giving the crisis a more international dimension. In the opinion of the daily’s editorial, Tehran’s announcement to keep the Strait of Hormuz open to neutral countries under a joint system between Oman and Iran is a positive diplomatic development, which could reduce the risk of potential damage to the global economy. Now that there is a thin ray of hope in the talks, it is a tough test for Pakistan’s Foreign Office and senior leadership to persuade Washington to address Tehran’s concerns and adopt a clear roadmap instead of contradictory statements. War is not the solution to any problem, and Islamabad must intensify its mediation efforts to save the region from a horrific confrontation.
Strait of Hormuz: Oman and Iran’s Joint Maritime Regime The most sensitive strategic point in this entire dispute is control over the Strait of Hormuz. Iranian foreign policy has made it clear that Iran does not want to close this global shipping lane, but rather Iran and Oman will oversee and manage this most important shipping lane under a joint regime. However, Iran has drawn its red line, sending a message to Washington that this lane will remain closed only to those hostile countries that are at war with Tehran. All commercial and naval ships that are neutral or not at war with Tehran can pass through this lane unhindered, provided that they maintain regular contact with the Iranian Navy while passing through. Iran wants to give international trade a chance for diplomacy by keeping this sea passage open, but its forces are also on alert for confrontation in any emergency. Trump’s warning and future scenario On the other hand, pressure is also being increased by the US administration. US President Donald Trump has said in his recent statement that his patience on the Iran issue is running out. Trump has also had detailed discussions with Chinese President Xi Jinping in this regard. On the other hand, control of the Strait of Hormuz and Iran’s nuclear program are such complex issues that the US and Iran have their own strategic interests attached to them. Tehran’s announcement to keep the Strait of Hormuz open to neutral countries under the joint system of Oman and Iran is a positive diplomatic development, which may reduce the risk of potential damage to the global economy. Now that there is a glimmer of hope in the talks, it is a tough test for Pakistan’s Foreign Office and top leadership to persuade Washington to address Tehran’s concerns and adopt a clear roadmap instead of contradictory statements. War is not the solution to any problem, and Islamabad must further intensify its mediation efforts to save the region from a horrific confrontation.According to the latest and most authentic details from the closed rooms of international politics, Islamabad’s mediation role to bridge the growing gulf between Tehran and Washington has become the most important diplomatic mission in the world at present. On the occasion of the BRICS Foreign Ministers’ Meeting, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi has officially admitted that the ongoing negotiation process mediated by Pakistan has not failed, but rather, despite the recent stalemate and severe difficulties, Islamabad is still playing the role of the only functional bridge between the two nuclear and military powers.