ISLAMABAD: Iran’s Ambassador to Pakistan announced on Thursday that an Iranian delegation has arrived in Islamabad for “serious talks” despite public skepticism in Tehran over repeated ceasefire violations.
Writing on X (formerly Twitter), the envoy stated: “Despite skepticism of Iranian public opinion due to repeated ceasefire violations by Israeli regime to sabotage the diplomatic initiative, invited by Hon. PM Shehbaz Sharif, Iranian delegation arrives tonight in Islamabad for serious talks based on 10 points proposed by Iran.”
Despite skepticism of Iranian public opinion due to repeated ceasefire violations by Israeli regime to sabotage the diplomatic initiative, invited by Hon. PM Shehbaz Sharif, Iranian delegation arrives tonight in Islamabad for serious talks based on 10 points proposed by Iran.
— Reza Amiri Moghadam (@IranAmbPak) April 9, 2026
His statement came just days after Pakistan brokered a two-week truce between the United States and Iran, covering the broader Middle East including Lebanon. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif had hailed the “sagacious gesture” of both sides and invited delegations to Islamabad on April 10 for structured follow-on negotiations aimed at a “conclusive agreement to settle all disputes.”
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The truce, announced earlier this week, has already faced challenges. Reports of Israeli strikes in southern Lebanon and Gaza were cited by Iranian officials as attempts to undermine the agreement, fueling skepticism among the Iranian public, with commentators warning that repeated violations could erode trust in the process.
South Asia analyst Michael Kugelman noted that Pakistan “defied many skeptics” and helped avert “a potential catastrophe in Iran.” UK High Commissioner Jane Marriott lauded Islamabad’s “quiet, effective” diplomacy, while New Zealand’s Foreign Minister Winston Peters acknowledged Pakistan’s role alongside Türkiye and Egypt.
The Iranian delegation’s arrival in Islamabad sets the stage for Friday’s talks, where both sides are expected to deliberate on a 10-point framework proposed by Tehran. Observers say the next two weeks will be critical in determining whether the ceasefire can evolve into a lasting settlement.
