In a post on his X account on April 4, Araqchi rejected claims circulating in US media suggesting that Iran had declined to engage in mediation efforts led by Pakistan. He expressed appreciation for Islamabad’s diplomatic role while stressing that Tehran’s priority is securing firm and durable terms to end the war of aggression, which has been ongoing since February 28.
“Iran's position is being misrepresented by US media,” Araqchi wrote.
“We are deeply grateful to Pakistan for its efforts and have never refused to go to Islamabad. What we care about are the terms of a conclusive and lasting END to the illegal war that is imposed on us,” the Iranian foreign minister explained.
“Long live Pakistan,” he added.
The US and the Israeli regime launched a large-scale unprovoked military campaign against Iran following the assassination of then Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei, along with several senior military commanders and civilians on February 28.
The attacks have involved extensive aerial strikes on both military and civilian locations across Iran, causing significant casualties and widespread damage to infrastructure.
In response, the Iranian Armed Forces have carried out retaliatory operations, targeting American and Israeli positions in the occupied territories and at regional bases with waves of missiles and drones.