Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 12:36pm on 09 Apr 2026,Thursday International
A new report has raised doubts about Pakistan’s role as a neutral mediator in Iran war ceasefire talks. It said the US pushed Islamabad to help broker a temporary truce with Tehran. Pakistan’s military chief Asim Munir led back-channel talks between the US and Iran. The report said Pakistan acted as a channel to “sell it to Tehran”. US President Donald Trump was keen on a ceasefire amid rising oil prices. Pakistan presented the deal publicly, though the US had approved it earlier. The report suggests Pakistan’s role was shaped by US strategy rather than full neutrality. (PC: X)
