Pakistani Defence Minister Khawaja Asif said he is hopeful a deal between the U.S. and Iran will be reached to stabilize the region.
Such an agreement is critical for Pakistan because it shares a border with Iran and maintains a complex diplomatic relationship with the U.S. A resolution to the tensions between these two powers could reduce regional volatility and open new avenues for trade and security cooperation.
Speaking to local media in Islamabad on May 8, 2026 [1], Asif said that Pakistan would be one of the primary beneficiaries of a peace settlement. He said that the diplomatic breakthrough would not only bring political advantages but also tangible economic improvements for the Pakistani people.
"I am hopeful that a US‑Iran deal will be reached and Pakistan will be one of the biggest beneficiaries of the peace settlement," Asif said [2].
The minister said that the security of the state's frontiers is a primary concern. He said that a formalized peace agreement would mitigate threats and create a more stable environment along the border regions.
"A peace agreement between the United States and Iran will secure Pakistan's borders and bring great benefits to our people," Asif said [1].
Pakistan has historically navigated a delicate balance between Western allies and neighboring regional powers. Asif's comments suggest that Islamabad views a U.S.-led diplomatic resolution as the most effective path toward long-term border security, a priority for the current administration as it seeks to stabilize its internal economy and external defenses.
“"I am hopeful that a US‑Iran deal will be reached and Pakistan will be one of the biggest beneficiaries of the peace settlement."”
Pakistan's public endorsement of a U.S.-Iran deal highlights its strategic vulnerability to regional instability. By framing the potential agreement as a security and economic necessity, Islamabad is signaling its desire for a multilateral peace that reduces the risk of proxy conflicts or border skirmishes, which often complicate its domestic security efforts and deter foreign investment.
