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iran An MP has raised serious questions on Pakistan’s role as a mediator in the ongoing regional talks and expressed concern about its impartiality in this important diplomatic phase. Iran’s National Security and Foreign Policy Commission spokesman Ebrahim Rezaei said that Pakistan lacks the credibility to become a mediator.

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What allegations did Rezai make?

Rezai also alleged that Islamabad avoids openly criticizing Washington and does not highlight issues where, according to him, the US has not fulfilled its promises, such as the Lebanon issue and frozen assets. He said, “The arbitrator should be impartial and should not be inclined towards any one party.”

His statement has come at a time when Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi is making continuous diplomatic efforts to continue the talks. Araghchi recently visited Islamabad for the second time in three days, where he met Pakistan Army Chief Asim Munir and discussed the current conflict and the way forward.

Earlier, Araghchi had also met Pakistan Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif and other senior officials. He had reached Pakistan from Oman, where he had talks with Sultan Haitham bin Tariq Al Sayeed. In these discussions held in Oman, the focus was on the security of the Strait of Hormuz and broader diplomatic efforts.

Apart from nuclear, what issues are included in the talks?

According to Iranian media reports, these talks include not only the nuclear issue but many important topics beyond that. These include issues like proposals to create a new legal framework for Hormuz, demand for compensation, guarantee of not taking further military action and removal of US maritime sanctions. Araghchi is scheduled to travel to Moscow after a brief visit to Islamabad as Tehran tries to maintain the pace of talks.

Iran sent a proposal?

On the other hand, Iran has sent a proposal to America, in which it has been said that talks on nuclear should be held later and focus should be on reducing tension on Hormuz. Earlier in an interview given to Fox News, Trump said that if Iran wants, it can make direct contact. “If they want to talk, they can come to us or call us. You know, there are telephones and we have secure lines,” he said.