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Iran tells US to make first move on de-escalation: Pakistan visit
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Iran tells US to make first move on de-escalation: Pakistan visit

From Dawn · () English

Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Iran told Pakistan that the United States must initiate de-escalation by fulfilling its commitments under the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding.
  • Iranian leaders stressed their commitment to the MoU, stating that Washington's approach hinders regional stability and erodes trust.
  • Discussions between Pakistani and Iranian officials focused on preventing further escalation, reopening the Strait of Hormuz, and achieving a swift end to the conflict.

Iran has conveyed to Pakistan that the United States must take the first steps toward de-escalation by honoring its commitments under the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). The message came as Pakistan sought to revive the diplomatic process for ending the US-Iran conflict.

During meetings in Tehran with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, Parliament Speaker Bagher Ghalibaf, and Supreme National Security Council Secretary Gen Mohsen Rezaei, Pakistan's Chief of Defence Forces Field Marshal Asim Munir explored the possibility of reviving the June understanding. Ghalibaf stated that Iran is committed to implementing the MoU's terms, but "It is the United States that must adhere to its commitments based on the agreement." Gen Rezaei echoed this sentiment, reportedly saying, "We distrust America and it must change its behaviour."

We are committed to implementing the terms of the Memorandum of Understanding. It is the United States that must adhere to its commitments based on the agreement.

— Bagher GhalibafSpeaking to Pakistan's Chief of Defence Forces Field Marshal Asim Munir regarding the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding.

Field Marshal Munir affirmed Pakistan's continued efforts to help restore regional stability. The Pakistani delegation, which included Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi, engaged in comprehensive discussions with their Iranian counterparts. These talks focused on measures to prevent further escalation, reopen the Strait of Hormuz, and expedite the conflict's termination. They also exchanged views on regional peace and achieving a negotiated settlement.

The Iranian leadership appreciated Pakistan's constructive role and sincere efforts in facilitating dialogue, de-escalation, and a peaceful resolution. Field Marshal Munir's visit follows the expiry of a 60-day armistice brokered under the Islamabad MoU, with both sides returning to hostilities. Pakistan views the agreement as a framework for dialogue, while Iran insists Washington must first address perceived breaches of the understanding. The visit gained significance after Field Marshal Munir's recent phone call with US President Donald Trump.

We distrust America and it must change its behaviour.

— Gen Mohsen RezaeiSpeaking to Pakistan's Chief of Defence Forces Field Marshal Asim Munir about US-Iran relations.
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