[57699] Sharp criticism in the US: Pakistan accused of disrupting talks with Iran

Diplomatic Tension: Pakistan's Role in Negotiations with Iran Under Fire

In a series of reports published on May 12, 2026, sharp criticism arose against Pakistan's role as a mediator between Washington and Tehran. Senator Lindsey Graham expressed harsh criticism toward the US administration, pointing to Pakistan as the primary reason why "this damn thing isn't going anywhere." Graham's remarks, known for his hawkish stance against Iran, received broad resonance on social media, with over 530,000 views on atrupar's account.

Simultaneously, Terror_Alarm, an account tracking terror threats and geopolitical events, confirmed the Senator's statement and highlighted the stalemate in negotiations. Conversely, accounts identified with criticism of Islamic policy, such as hsom67, claimed that Pakistan is not a neutral actor but acts out of a "political Islam worldview," similar to Iran, and its sole purpose is to "buy time for Tehran to reorganize."

On the social network X, user jussaayinn added that Pakistan has "perfected the art of playing all sides simultaneously," while presenting itself as an ally of the US on one hand and a strategic partner to other actors on the other. According to the user, if reports on Islamabad's clandestine conduct prove accurate, it would necessitate a "full reassessment" of its diplomatic role.

The discussion sparked controversy online, as pro-Pakistan commenters rejected the claims and labeled them "propaganda" driven by the interests of countries like Israel and India. Despite the disagreements, the documents point to a significant erosion in American trust regarding Pakistan's diplomatic integrity in the negotiation process with the Islamic Republic of Iran.