Speaking at the Institute of Policy Research in Islamabad, Iranian Ambassador Reza Amiri Moghaddam said that Pakistan is viewed as a reliable and neutral partner in facilitating dialogue, while Washington, in his words, does not carry the same credibility.
He stressed that Iran prefers Pakistan as the sole venue for talks and appreciates its diplomatic role in promoting peace and regional stability. The remarks underline Tehran’s growing confidence in Islamabad as a go-between in sensitive diplomatic engagements.
On broader regional issues, the ambassador said Iran is not pursuing dominance in the region but is focused on safeguarding its sovereignty. He reiterated Tehran’s long standing position that its nuclear programme is entirely peaceful, adding that no concrete evidence has ever been presented to prove otherwise. He also pointed to the International Atomic Energy Agency’s findings, which, according to him, confirm that Iran is not developing nuclear weapons.
Amiri Moghaddam also highlighted the pressure Iran has faced since the 1979 revolution, saying the country has lived under sustained political and economic strain for nearly five decades. Despite this, he argued, external pressure has failed to weaken Iran’s internal cohesion.
Turning to regional tensions, he accused Israel of seeking regional dominance with backing from the United States. He further claimed that past negotiations were disrupted by sudden military actions, which, according to him, damaged diplomatic momentum. Still, he insisted that Iran remains resilient, unified, and capable of absorbing both political and material shocks.
The remarks come at a time when regional diplomacy is under close watch, with Pakistan increasingly being seen as a potential bridge in conversations involving Tehran and Western capitals.
