ISLAMABAD: During the weekly briefing at the Foreign Office, spokesperson Tahir Andrabi conveyed that Pakistan would gladly accept any agreement reached between the United States and Iran, regardless of the location where it is finalized. He emphasized that hosting such an agreement would be a matter of pride for Pakistan.
Andrabi expressed optimism about a forthcoming resolution between Tehran and Washington, though he noted that it remains uncertain whether the deal will be concise, span multiple documents, or be more comprehensive. He also mentioned that Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar briefed diplomatic representatives on May 5 about recent developments related to the negotiations.
Furthermore, the Foreign Office spokesperson highlighted that Dar had engaged with Kuwaiti officials on May 2 as part of ongoing diplomatic efforts. Dar also met with Norway’s deputy foreign minister and received an invitation to participate in the Oslo Forum.
Addressing regional stability, Andrabi pointed out the international community’s ongoing concern regarding peace and security in South Asia amid persistent regional tensions. He also referenced the first anniversary of “Marka-e-Haq,” noting that various diplomatic activities are underway in connection with this occasion.
Earlier reports indicated that US President Donald Trump expressed optimism about a swift resolution to the Iran issue, suggesting that efforts to reach an agreement over the Strait of Hormuz and Iran’s nuclear ambitions were progressing. Trump emphasized that the primary goal was preventing Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons, expressing confidence that the process would conclude quickly.
While Trump voiced hope for a deal, he warned of the possibility of renewed military action if negotiations failed. Despite his optimistic outlook, Iran has yet to respond to the latest US proposal, with Iranian officials criticizing Washington for allegedly seeking Iran’s unconditional surrender.
There were signs of potential progress as Trump suspended a brief military operation aimed at reopening the Strait of Hormuz, citing hopes for an agreement. Trump stated that if Iran agreed to the terms, the conflict could end, but if not, a more intense military response would follow.
Meanwhile, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei revealed that Iran was still reviewing the US proposal and would communicate its stance to Pakistan, acting as a mediator, after finalizing its position. Iran’s parliamentary speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf criticized US tactics, accusing Washington of attempting to weaken Iran through naval blockades, economic pressure, and media manipulation to force surrender
