Pakistan urged the United States and Iran to fulfill their commitments under the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding and to act with moderation following the resumption of clashes between the two countries. However, Islamabad's call came after U.S. President Donald Trump stated that the interim agreement reached last month had practically become ineffective due to new Iranian military actions, reiterating that his administration's priority remains to prevent Tehran from obtaining nuclear weapons.
The Pakistani government, which played a mediating role in the negotiations that led to the memorandum, defended the validity of the understanding as a tool to contain the conflict and preserve stability in the Middle East. In an official statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs asserted that the document continues to be the best available basis for moving towards a diplomatic solution.
''Pakistan urges all parties to fulfill their respective commitments under the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding, which remains a lasting foundation for understanding, mutual respect, and shared prosperity in the region and beyond,'' the foreign ministry stated.
In addition to defending the agreement, Islamabad called on Washington and Tehran to avoid new military actions that could worsen the regional situation. The Pakistani government reiterated that moderation is essential to prevent an escalation that jeopardizes the security of the Persian Gulf and international trade.
The Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding was reached last month as a 14-point interim agreement between the United States and Iran. Among its main objectives were the temporary cessation of hostilities, the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, and the creation of conditions that would allow for broader negotiations on regional security and Iran's nuclear program.
However, the situation changed drastically following the resumption of military clashes. Recent actions by Iran altered the conditions that had allowed for the initial understanding, making it unfeasible to maintain the agreement under the originally agreed terms.
During a press conference at the conclusion of the NATO summit held in Ankara, Trump stated that the memorandum no longer reflects the reality on the ground and defended the U.S. decision to respond militarily to neutralize Iranian strategic capabilities.
The president asserted that the U.S. operation achieved its main objective: to prevent the Iranian regime from continuing to advance towards obtaining nuclear weapons, a possibility that Washington considers a direct threat to regional stability and international security.
''The most important thing is that crazy people do not have access to nuclear weapons, and that is what we have achieved,'' Trump said, referring to the attacks on facilities linked to the Iranian nuclear program.
