Israel Envoy Questions Pakistan’s Role In US-Iran Ceasefire Talks, Calls It ‘Untrustworthy Middleman’

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 05:10pm on 09 Apr 2026,Thursday International

Israel’s ambassador to India, Reuven Azar, has expressed strong distrust toward Pakistan’s role in facilitating upcoming US-Iran peace talks in Islamabad. He stated that Israel does not trust Pakistan and believes the United States also views Islamabad only as a logistical intermediary rather than a reliable mediator. The remarks come ahead of high-stakes negotiations aimed at sustaining a fragile two-week ceasefire between the US and Iran. Reports suggest Pakistan was encouraged by Washington to broker the truce, raising questions about its neutrality. Despite skepticism, talks are expected to proceed, with hopes of stabilizing the region amid ongoing tensions. (PC: NDTV)

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