UN Praises Pakistan’s 'Trusted' Role in US-Iran Peace Talks
Speaking in Islamabad, UN Secretary-General António Guterres said Tuesday that Pakistan acted as a crucial mediator between the US and Iran, while urging an end to the Middle East war.
Islamabad, Pakistan: United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres praised Pakistan on Tuesday as a crucial and trusted mediator between the United States and Iran, while urging an immediate end to the escalating Middle East war.
Speaking in Islamabad, Guterres emphasized that Pakistan’s ability to mediate demonstrates it is trusted even by nations that remain fiercely at odds with each other.
Islamabad previously brokered a pivotal June accord that secured a brief pause in hostilities between Washington and Tehran.
The agreement established a comprehensive roadmap for further negotiations concerning Tehran’s nuclear program and the reopening of the vital Strait of Hormuz waterway.
Expressing hope for continued diplomatic success, Guterres called on all warring parties to halt fighting and return to diplomacy immediately.
He issued a firm message demanding the full restoration of navigational rights and freedoms in compliance with international law.
The conflict erupted on February 28 after the United States and Israel launched strikes demanding Iran cease nuclear-related activities, killing its leadership.
Tehran’s retaliatory strikes against Washington’s Gulf allies plunged the region into violence and sent global energy prices skyrocketing.
