Pakistan’s efforts to stop the Iran war have reached a critical stage, Iran’s ambassador to Pakistan said on Tuesday, signalling that Islamabad’s diplomatic role may be entering a decisive phase in the conflict. The remarks came as pressure mounted over the Strait of Hormuz and reports emerged that Tehran had rejected a proposed truce.
In a statement posted on X, Iran’s envoy to Pakistan, Dr Reza Amiri Moghadam, said Pakistan’s “positive and productive endeavours in goodwill and good offices” to stop the war were approaching a “critical and sensitive stage”. He added: “Stay tuned for more.”
The ambassador’s statement came only hours before a deadline reportedly set by US President Donald Trump for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz to global shipping or risk possible attacks on key infrastructure. That timing added urgency to Pakistan’s mediation efforts.
According to AFP, Iran’s state media said on Monday that Tehran had rejected a proposed truce in its war with the United States and Israel. IRNA reported that Iran had conveyed its response to Pakistan regarding an American proposal to end the war, although it did not disclose the source or details of the offer.
Iran rejects ceasefire and lists key demands
IRNA said Iran’s response was presented in ten points and rejected a ceasefire, insisting instead on a definitive end to the conflict. Tehran’s demands included an end to regional conflict, safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz, reconstruction, and the lifting of sanctions.
Several countries have tried to mediate an end to more than five weeks of fighting triggered by US-Israeli strikes on Iran. Iran responded by effectively shutting down the Strait of Hormuz and launching missiles at targets across the Middle East.
The New York Times, citing two unnamed senior Iranian officials, reported that Tehran also wanted guarantees against future attacks and an end to Israeli strikes on Hezbollah in southern Lebanon. Iran would reopen the Strait of Hormuz while charging about $2 million per vessel, with the fee to be shared with Oman. Iran would use its share of the revenue to rebuild infrastructure damaged by US-Israeli strikes instead of seeking direct compensation.
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Pakistan has not publicly outlined the full scope of its role, but the ambassador’s remarks suggest Islamabad remains an active channel at a delicate point in the conflict. With regional tensions still high, any diplomatic breakthrough could carry major consequences for shipping, energy flows, and security across the Middle East.
