Pakistan offers to mediate between Iran and US amid rising tensions

Islamabad : Pakistan has offered to mediate between Iran and the United States in an effort to ease escalating regional tensions, according to Federal Minister for Information Attaullah Tarar.

Speaking to Arab media, Tarar strongly condemned recent attacks on Iran and reaffirmed Pakistan’s solidarity with Gulf countries.

He emphasized that Pakistan is willing to play an active role in de-escalation efforts and facilitate dialogue between Tehran and Washington.

“Pakistan is ready to mediate between Iran and the United States to reduce tensions,” Tarar said, adding that the country has previously played a constructive role in resolving international disputes through diplomacy.

Addressing regional security concerns, Tarar rejected allegations by the Afghan Taliban accusing Pakistan of targeting a hospital in Afghanistan.

He described the claims as baseless, stating that the Pakistan Army has not targeted civilian populations and that its operations have been focused solely on terrorist hideouts.

He further noted that misinformation campaigns have previously been attributed to the Afghan Taliban, reiterating Pakistan’s stance against terrorism.

In an earlier interview , Tarar said the Afghan Taliban regime must decide whether it stands with terrorists or with Pakistan. He added that many terrorist networks operating in Pakistan have links to bases in Afghanistan.

Pakistan maintains that its security operations are aimed at dismantling militant infrastructure and eliminating threats posed by cross-border terrorism.