Pakistani Press Enthusiastic about Iran Talks
- Politics news
- April, 11, 2026 - 15:05
Tasnim's correspondent dispatched to Islamabad reported on Saturday that journalists from various international media outlets have gathered at the media center of Islamabad to cover the possible negotiations between Iran and the United States in the capital of Pakistan.
Among them is a significant number of Pakistani media representatives and journalists. Many of these journalists greet Iranian correspondents warmly and express their fondness for Iran.
In polls conducted in the region during 40 days of US-Israeli war of aggression against Iran, an overwhelming majority of Pakistanis defended and supported Iran.
Following the assassination of late Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei and several military commanders on February 28, the US and Israel launched an extensive military offensive against Iran. In response, the Iranian Armed Forces carried out attacks on American and Israeli positions in the region and the occupied territories, showcasing their capability to retaliate effectively. Contrary to the aggressors' expectations of a quick victory, Iran's powerful counterattacks for 40 days inflicted significant damage on US and Israeli military assets.
In an effort to de-escalate the situation, Pakistani mediation led to a two-week ceasefire agreement on April 8 that allows for negotiations in Islamabad. Iran has laid out a ten-point plan for the talks, which includes demands for the withdrawal of US forces, the lifting of sanctions, and control over the strategic Strait of Hormuz. The Iranian government maintains a stance of distrust towards the US, asserting that the negotiations are not meant to resolve the conflict but rather to shift the battleground into the diplomatic arena.