United States officials and former President Donald Trump have praised Pakistan for its successful role in mediating talks between the U.S. and Iran.
This diplomatic effort is critical for maintaining a durable ceasefire in the Strait of Hormuz, a strategically sensitive region where tensions between Washington and Tehran often risk escalation.
Former President Donald Trump said the mediation was "absolutely great" [1]. Other U.S. officials said that the government commends Pakistan’s constructive role in regional mediation and peace efforts [2]. These diplomatic activities have involved meetings in Washington, D.C., and coordinated efforts in Islamabad [2].
China has also signaled its support for the process. Reporting from May 12, 2026, indicated that China backs Pakistan’s mediation role and stresses the importance of a durable ceasefire [3]. Chinese media further urged Pakistan to step up these mediation efforts [4].
However, the diplomatic success has been met with some scrutiny. Reports have surfaced suggesting that Iranian aircraft were parked at a military base near Rawalpindi, which has led some observers to question the effectiveness and neutrality of the mediation [5].
Islamabad has denied these reports, saying that it is not sheltering Iranian jets [1]. The Pakistani government, including Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar, continues to emphasize its commitment to regional stability, and the facilitation of dialogue between the two powers [1, 2].
“"Pakistan’s mediation is absolutely great."”
Pakistan is attempting to position itself as a neutral diplomatic bridge between the U.S. and Iran to increase its regional influence. While high-level praise from U.S. and Chinese officials suggests a strategic alignment on stabilizing the Strait of Hormuz, the contradictions regarding Iranian military assets on Pakistani soil indicate that the trust remains fragile and subject to intelligence disputes.
