Pakistan continues to play diplomatic role in advancing U.S.–Iran peace diplomacy: Sardar Masood
Islamabad: Former President of Azad Jammu and Kashmir Sardar Masood Khan has stated that despite recent military escalations in the Gulf region, the peace process between the United States and Iran continues to move forward, with both sides remaining engaged in a sensitive diplomatic effort.
According to Kashmir Media Service, Sardar Masood Khan speaking during a televised interview observed that recent attacks near Bandar Abbas and Kish Island posed serious risks to ongoing negotiations, warning that the region remains highly volatile and vulnerable to renewed escalation. He remarked that Iran and the United States are presently “sitting on a pile of explosives,” where even a minor spark could reignite a broader confrontation.
He noted that alongside military tensions, an intense communication and psychological war is also underway. Referring to statements by Iranian negotiators and narratives emerging in American media, he said both sides are attempting to shape public opinion, influence international markets, and maintain negotiating leverage during this critical phase.
Highlighting Pakistan’s diplomatic role, he said Islamabad continues to enjoy the confidence and trust of both Washington and Tehran and is carefully facilitating efforts aimed at preserving dialogue and preventing the collapse of negotiations. He emphasized that Pakistan has undertaken this responsibility with caution, balance, and strategic patience.
Discussing the contours of the proposed diplomatic framework, Masood Khan explained that the evolving understanding between the two sides broadly revolves around several key areas. These include restoration of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz, easing of military and economic restrictions, and the establishment of a proposed thirty-day period for resolving disputes related to Iran’s nuclear programme.
He further said Iran seeks guarantees against future attacks by the United States and Israel, while also demanding the removal of economic and military sanctions. According to him, discussions are additionally taking place regarding the possibility of a future collective security arrangement involving Iran and Gulf states to ensure long-term regional stability and security.
He said recent limited military exchanges appeared aimed more at testing each other’s thresholds rather than initiating a full-scale war. He observed that both Tehran and Washington appear interested in avoiding another prolonged military confrontation and are instead pursuing a framework for managed de-escalation.
Sardar Masood Khan explained that the document currently under discussion is not a final agreement but rather a preliminary memorandum of understanding that could serve as a foundation for broader negotiations in the coming weeks
