ISLAMABAD — Pakistan is making every effort to bring the United States and Iran back to the negotiating table under the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed last month, Foreign Office spokesperson Tahir Andrabi said during the weekly media briefing on Thursday.
While acknowledging that a period of relative calm had raised hopes for a lasting ceasefire, Andrabi cautioned that the security situation in the Middle East remains fragile following fresh military strikes across the region.
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Middle East Crisis and the Islamabad MoU
The Islamabad MoU, signed on June 18 after weeks of intense diplomatic efforts, aimed to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and create a framework for de-escalation after US-Israeli strikes on Iran in February.
Pakistan’s Foreign Ministry said US-Iran talks are ongoing to ease tensions and restore stability, particularly in the Strait of Hormuz, and urged both sides to pursue diplomacy. pic.twitter.com/Nvg7Av6eoF
— Iran’s Today (@Iran) July 30, 2026
However, talks stalled when renewed hostilities erupted on July 7, leading to a multi-front conflict involving attacks on commercial shipping, retaliatory strikes by US and allied forces, and Houthi naval blockades.
- Diplomatic Engagement: Pakistan continues to engage with both Washington and Tehran to restore normal maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz and restart technical-level discussions.
- Adherence to Agreements: The Foreign Office called on both sides to exercise maximum restraint and fully honour the spirit of the Islamabad MoU and the joint Pakistan-Qatar statement issued on June 22.
- Regional Escalation: The statement comes amid growing tensions, including recent drone attacks on commercial tankers, joint US-Saudi operations in Iraq, and resumed US air strikes on Iranian assets following attacks on American bases in Jordan.
Rejection of DW Nuclear Documentary
Responding to questions about a recent documentary on Pakistan’s nuclear programme aired by German broadcaster Deutsche Welle (DW), the spokesperson dismissed the report as “misleading” and “biased.”
“The documentary reflects either a profound misunderstanding of, or a deliberate disregard of the history, evolution and rationale of Pakistan’s nuclear programme… It is nothing but a regurgitation of hackneyed and speculative commentary.”
— Tahir Andrabi, Foreign Office Spokesperson
Andrabi reaffirmed Pakistan’s full confidence in its nuclear command and control systems, stating that the country’s safety and security mechanisms meet the highest international standards.
“Have seen the DW documentary, completely reject this misleading documentary. Pakistan has full confidence in the robustness of its command and control architecture”, , says @TahirAndrabi spox @ForeignOfficePk on the DW documentary regarding Pakistan’s Nuclear Program. pic.twitter.com/fr5MwoUMoq
— Anas Mallick (@AnasMallick) July 30, 2026
Response to Indian Ban on Pakistani Media Accounts
On New Delhi’s decision to block the social media accounts of state-run Pakistan Television (PTV) for users in India, the spokesperson condemned the move as part of a broader pattern of suppressing information and restricting free speech.
| Issue | Foreign Office Position |
|---|---|
| US-Iran Talks | Urges both sides to return immediately to the June 18 Islamabad MoU to restore maritime stability and reduce tensions in the Middle East. |
| DW Documentary | Rejects the report as speculative and biased; reaffirms strength and robustness of Pakistan’s nuclear command and control systems. |
| Indian Media Restrictions | Strongly criticises the blocking of PTV accounts as an attempt to silence independent voices and restrict freedom of expression. |
