A US congressman has introduced a resolution commending Pakistan for its diplomatic efforts aimed at facilitating peace talks between the United States, Iran, and Israel, amid continuing tensions and a fragile ceasefire in the Middle East.
According to a statement issued by Congressman Al Green’s office, the resolution recognizes Pakistan as a “neutral and reliable” intermediary that worked to encourage dialogue during a conflict marked by heavy casualties, displacement, and regional instability.
Pakistan hosted direct talks between US and Iranian officials on April 11 and 12, marking the first such engagement between the two sides in more than a decade. Although the discussions did not produce a breakthrough, Islamabad has continued relaying messages between Washington and Tehran as ceasefire efforts remain underway.
“Amid a war marked by loss of life and immense suffering, we must recognize those working to bring peace. Pakistan’s role as a neutral partner reminds us that diplomacy is still our strongest path forward,” Congressman Green said.
“By commending these efforts, we reaffirm our commitment to choosing dialogue over destruction and pursuing a peace that values innocent lives touched by this conflict,” he added.
The development came as US President Donald Trump publicly acknowledged Pakistan’s role in urging Washington to avoid further military escalation against Iran during negotiations.
Speaking to reporters while discussing the suspension of “Project Freedom,” a proposed US operation linked to reopening the Strait of Hormuz, Trump praised Pakistan’s leadership and said Islamabad had requested restraint.
“As you know, Pakistan has been fantastic. And their leaders have been fantastic, the field marshal and the prime minister, and they asked us not to do it,” Trump said.
“We’ll go back to it if we have to. They asked us not to do it during the negotiation,” he added.
The latest tensions followed exchanges of fire between Iran and Israel despite a ceasefire that took effect on April 8 after weeks of military confrontation involving US-Israeli strikes and Iranian retaliation across the region.
Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei confirmed that Tehran was reviewing messages delivered through Pakistan but said no final response had yet been conveyed to Washington.
Meanwhile, Pakistan’s foreign ministry spokesperson Tahir Andrabi expressed optimism regarding ongoing diplomatic engagement, saying Islamabad expected the parties to reach a sustainable agreement “sooner rather than later.”
Pakistan has increasingly positioned itself as a regional diplomatic intermediary in recent months, with officials emphasizing dialogue, de-escalation, and negotiated settlements amid growing instability in the Middle East.
