Pakistan urges US and Iran to uphold ceasefire

Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar has called on the United States and Iran to strictly observe the ceasefire agreement.

He made the remarks to journalists after the conclusion of talks between the American and Iranian delegations in Islamabad, Caliber.Az reports, citing Pakistani media.

Dar stressed the importance of continuing to fulfil commitments already made, adding: “Pakistan has been and will continue to play its role to facilitate engagement and dialogue between the Islamic Republic of Iran and the United States of America in the days to come.”

The April 11 talks in Islamabad marked the first high-level direct engagement between the United States and Iran since the outbreak of the 2026 conflict, with Pakistan acting as the principal mediator. The negotiations were part of a broader ceasefire framework established just days earlier, aimed at stabilising the fragile truce and preventing renewed escalation.

The discussions were held in a tightly controlled diplomatic environment at a secured venue in Islamabad, following preparatory shuttle diplomacy led by Pakistani officials with both delegations. The agenda included verification mechanisms for the ceasefire, regional security guarantees, and maritime issues linked to the Strait of Hormuz.

Despite cautious optimism, multiple sources confirmed that deep disagreements remained unresolved, particularly regarding security guarantees and long-term ceasefire enforcement, making the outcome highly fragile.

By Jeyhun Aghazada