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Pakistan established as global mediator in US-Iran peace deal: Sardar Masood
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Pakistan established as global mediator in US-Iran peace deal: Sardar Masood

ARY News · Jun 19, 2026, 5:49 AM · Also reported by 4 other sources

Key takeaways

  • Speaking to ARY News, Sardar Masood said Pakistan demonstrated remarkable political and diplomatic wisdom by helping bridge differences between the United States and Iran, which had remained at odds for nearly 47 years.
  • “At a time when much of the world had lost hope, Pakistan maintained active engagement with both Washington and Tehran, helping create the consensus that ultimately led to a ceasefire,” he said.
  • He said Pakistan’s credibility was reinforced by its ability to maintain trust simultaneously in Washington, Tehran, and key Gulf capitals, while avoiding alignment with any single bloc.

Why this matters: local context for readers following news across Pakistan and the region.

Add ARY News on Google AAResize ISLAMABAD: Former Ambassador of Pakistan to the United States, China, and the United Nations, and former President of Azad Jammu and Kashmir, Sardar Masood Khan, said on Friday that Pakistan has emerged as a principal global mediator after successfully earning the trust of both Washington and Tehran.

Speaking to ARY News, Sardar Masood said Pakistan demonstrated remarkable political and diplomatic wisdom by helping bridge differences between the United States and Iran, which had remained at odds for nearly 47 years.

“At a time when much of the world had lost hope, Pakistan maintained active engagement with both Washington and Tehran, helping create the consensus that ultimately led to a ceasefire,” he said.

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