TEHRAN: The speaker of Iran’s parliament, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, has expressed appreciation for Pakistan and its military officials for their presumed role in diplomatic talks associated with the ceasefire agreement reached in Lebanon.
Expressing his appreciation on social media, Ghalibaf commended the role played by Pakistan in mediation talks about the ceasefire deal, as well as the field marshal of Pakistan, Syed Asim Munir, for their respective contributions.
كما قلتُ ليلة أمس أيضاً، إن وقف إطلاق النار لم يكن إلا نتيجة لصمود حزب الله واتحاد محور المقاومة؛ وسوف نتعامل مع وقف إطلاق النار هذا بحذر، وسنبقى معًا حتى التحقق الكامل للنصر.
أشكر الجهود الوسيطة لدولة باكستان والجنرال عاصم منير لإقرار وقف إطلاق النار هذا.
إنّا على العهد… https://t.co/6f3CIa3jNH
— محمدباقر قالیباف | MB Ghalibaf (@mb_ghalibaf) April 16, 2026
Describing the recent developments in Lebanon as having come about through “perseverance and unity,” he added that Iran would watch developments in the region cautiously until a permanent solution is reached.
“This process should be done carefully until full success is achieved,” the Iranian parliamentarian added.
As per the Iranian speaker, Iran valued the initiative taken by the government of Pakistan to initiate diplomatic negotiations when Lebanon was under internal unrest.
The Iranian parliamentarian also emphasized on the commitment of Iran towards its stand which stated that no matter what the result of the ceasefire agreement is, Iran will never change its stand.
Donald Trump hints to visit Islamabad, if deal with Iran succeeds
Earlier, United States President Donald Trump announced that if deal with Iran on its nuclear program and regional security has been finalized, and he will personally visit Islamabad.
He said that US Vice President JD Vance is also playing a key role in these negotiations. The US’s main goal is to keep Iran away from nuclear weapons, while Iran is demanding the lifting of international sanctions.
Pakistan is currently playing the role of a bridge for peace in the Middle East, and if these diplomatic efforts are successful, it will be a huge turning point not only for the region but also for global politics. Pakistan’s emergence as a diplomatic hub. According to recent reports released in mid-April 2026, President Trump has confirmed that Islamabad is being preferred for the most important negotiations between the United States and Iran.
He clarified in an interview with the New York Post that he prefers negotiations in Pakistan rather than going to any country that has nothing to do with this issue. According to him, “We are more likely to go there (Pakistan) because Field Marshal is doing an excellent job.” Praise for Field Marshal Asim Munir. President Trump described the role of Pakistani Army Chief Field Marshal Asim Munir as exceptional and called him “Fantastic”.
According to Trump, it is because of Field Marshal Asim Munir’s efforts that the United States and Iran, who have been rivals for decades, have come close to sitting at one table in Islamabad. It should be remembered that a two-week ceasefire agreement was also reached between the US and Iran in early April, mediated by Pakistan.
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