Pakistani officials have rejected statements attributed to Pakistan regarding US sanctions on Iran, saying remarks carried by Iranian media were misrepresented.
According to relevant officials, comments allegedly linked to Pakistan concerning the US sanctions regime against Iran were presented inaccurately by Iranian media. The officials clarified that Pakistan does not, as a matter of principle, comment on the US sanctions framework imposed on Iran and does not seek to interfere in the matter.
The clarification comes amid ongoing tensions between Washington and Tehran and renewed diplomatic efforts to address their differences. Pakistani officials stressed that Islamabad’s focus remains on promoting broader regional stability, peace and prosperity through a friendly, mutually agreed and practical approach to resolving disputes.
Pakistan, according to the officials, is continuing to play a central mediating role in efforts aimed at reducing tensions between the United States and Iran. Islamabad has expressed its commitment to sincere and constructive diplomatic efforts designed to narrow differences between Washington and Tehran and facilitate communication between the two sides.
The officials emphasized that Pakistan’s position should not be interpreted as support for or opposition to the US sanctions regime against Iran. Rather, Islamabad is seeking to contribute to diplomatic engagement and de-escalation without taking a position on the sanctions themselves.
Pakistan believes that dialogue and a reduction in tensions offer the best path toward a peaceful resolution of the dispute. Officials reiterated that Islamabad remains committed to encouraging both sides to resolve their differences through negotiations and peaceful diplomatic means.
The clarification is also intended to prevent confusion over Pakistan’s official position following reports in Iranian media that attributed specific remarks on US sanctions to Pakistani authorities. Islamabad has made clear that such remarks do not accurately reflect its position.
Pakistan’s approach, officials said, is centered on maintaining regional stability while encouraging Washington and Tehran to address their differences through dialogue. Islamabad hopes that sustained diplomatic engagement, mutual understanding and efforts to reduce tensions can help create conditions for a peaceful settlement.
The officials reiterated that Pakistan will continue its sincere efforts to act as a bridge between the United States and Iran, while respecting the positions and sensitivities of both sides. The country’s broader objective remains the promotion of peace, stability and prosperity in the region through diplomacy rather than confrontation.
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