Islamabad, April 14. New and surprising facts have emerged regarding Pakistan's role in the recent historic ceasefire agreement between the US and Iran.
According to recent reports, Pakistan was not a main mediator in this diplomatic process but rather played the role of a 'messenger.' In fact, this agreement was the result of secret talks that took place behind the scenes between China and the US. Pakistan acted merely as a conduit, allowing Beijing to convey its strategic messages to Tehran and Washington without coming to the forefront. This revelation raises questions about international claims that attributed the entire credit for this peace process to Pakistani leadership.
Diplomatic experts believe that the framework for this ceasefire was prepared during the visit of Pakistan's Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar to Beijing. China generally avoids direct involvement in such high-profile matters to protect its global image in case of failure. For this reason, Pakistan was used as a 'public partner.' The peace proposal particularly focused on sensitive areas like the 'Strait of Hormuz,' which are extremely important for China's commercial interests.
Iran accepted this agreement primarily because China stood as an undeclared guarantor behind it. For US President Donald Trump, it was politically difficult to acknowledge that he was relying on China's influence for global peace. On the other hand, Pakistan filled this diplomatic void, providing the US with a public face.
However, many complex and political issues related to this agreement remain ambiguous, which could lead to tensions in the future. For now, it is clear that in this major game of international diplomacy, Pakistan's status was merely that of a postman, while real control remained in the hands of Beijing. This development has once again validated China's growing diplomatic influence in South Asia and the Middle East.
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