Iranian president lands in Pakistan as US-Iran teams work to finalize a war-ending deal
The visit follows U.S.-Iran negotiations that produced a 60-day framework and new contact channels for Lebanon and the Strait of Hormuz, officials said.
- On Monday, Republican Senators Rick Scott and Tim Sheehy publicly challenged Pakistan and Qatar's roles as Iran peace mediators, citing their histories of harboring terrorists and alleged support for Iranian interests.
- Vice President JD Vance recently praised Pakistan during peace talks involving Iran in Switzerland, signaling a cooperative approach toward Islamabad that prompted contrasting reactions from GOP lawmakers.
- Senator Tim Sheehy argued the United States should prioritize the United Arab Emirates, Israel, and Saudi Arabia as regional partners, alleging Pakistan and Qatar have "funded insurgencies against us and hid bin Laden."
- While Pakistan seeks to leverage its role as a "peace pivot" to attract investment, analysts warn that diplomatic gains will not fix deeper structural issues including social inequity and IMF dependence.
- Scott emphasized the United States must remain firm in preventing Iran from acquiring nuclear capabilities, stating "there is ZERO chance Iran comes out of this able to build a nuclear weapon.
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Iranian leaders showcase new confidence with travel spree
Just months after suffering the most widespread assassination campaign in modern history, Iran’s leadership has reemerged in the public sphere, showcasing its new confidence with international visits. Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian made his first trip abroad since the war began in late February on Tuesday, landing in Pakistan with Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and a delegation. The trip appeared to be less than urgent, with both sides por…
Iranian president arrives in Pakistan for continued peace talks with the U.S.
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian arrived in Pakistan on Tuesday for talks between Tehran and the United States aimed at a permanent end to the conflict that began on February 28, marking his first visit since fighting broke out.
No double standards over Iran having ballistic missiles, says Pakistan's PM
No double standards over Iran having ballistic missiles, says Pakistan's PM Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said on Tuesday that there should be no double standards where some countries are permitted to have ballistic missiles while Iran is not. Sharif told reporters that there was no mention of ballistic missiles in the memorandum of understanding agreed between the US and Iran because it was “never on the table”. “Convey my message t…
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