Archive · 10 Oct 2026
Iran MP Mocks Pakistan’s Mediation Efforts Amid US Conflict
Iranian lawmaker Mohsen Zanganeh criticized Pakistan’s attempts to help Iran and the United States make peace.
He also mocked a message Pakistan’s prime minister, Shehbaz Sharif, posted on X on April 8.
The message first showed the word “Draft” and was later edited.
Sharif’s message asked for more time for talks and a two-week ceasefire.
It also asked Iran to open the Strait of Hormuz for that period.
Zanganeh alleged that Americans had written the post.
He made his comments while visiting Afghanistan and praised Afghanistan’s support for Iran.
The article says Iran and the United States had signed a two-month ceasefire, but fighting around the Strait of Hormuz continued.
Iranian lawmaker Mohsen Zanganeh mocked Pakistan’s efforts to mediate between Iran and the United States.
Zanganeh alleged that Americans wrote an April 8 post by Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif.
Sharif’s post called for two more weeks for diplomacy, a ceasefire, and Iran to open the Strait of Hormuz for that period.
Zanganeh made the comments during a visit to Afghanistan and praised its support for Iran.
The article says a two-month ceasefire was signed, but strikes and exchanges of fire around the Strait of Hormuz continued.
- Who
- Iranian parliament member Mohsen Zanganeh criticized Pakistan and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif.
- What
- Zanganeh mocked Pakistan’s mediation efforts and alleged that Americans wrote Sharif’s April 8 post on X.
- When
- The remarks were made on Saturday; the post he referred to was dated April 8.
- Where
- Zanganeh made the remarks during a visit to Afghanistan.
- Why
- He criticized Pakistan’s conduct and its role in seeking a peace deal between Iran and the United States.
Iranian Criticism
Pakistan’s Mediation Efforts
Pakistan’s role in diplomacy
Iranian Criticism
Iranian parliament member Mohsen Zanganeh mocked Pakistan’s mediation efforts and alleged that an April 8 post by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif had been written by Americans.
Pakistan’s Mediation Efforts
Pakistan has sought to mediate between Iran and the United States; Sharif’s April 8 post called for more time for diplomacy, a temporary opening of the Strait of Hormuz, and a ceasefire.
Regional support
Iranian Criticism
Zanganeh praised Afghanistan for supporting Iran during its conflict with the United States.
Pakistan’s Mediation Efforts
The article describes Pakistan as attempting to facilitate a peace deal and says the countries signed a two-month ceasefire, though strikes around the Strait of Hormuz continued.
- Iranian official
- Mohsen Zanganeh, head of Iran’s Parliament Economic Committee
- Target of criticism
- Pakistan’s mediation efforts and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif
- Social media post
- Sharif’s April 8 post on X initially included the word “Draft” and was later edited.
- Requested pause
- Sharif asked for a two-week extension for diplomacy, a corresponding opening of the Strait of Hormuz, and a ceasefire.
- Ceasefire
- The article says Iran and the United States signed a two-month ceasefire.
- Continuing hostilities
- The article says strikes and exchanges of fire continued around the Strait of Hormuz during the ceasefire.
- Zanganeh’s visit
- He made the remarks during a visit to Afghanistan.