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Security Council Warned Iran Nuclear Stalemate Is Creating Oversight Vacuum
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Trump backs Pakistan as Iran mediator after criticism from Lindsey Graham
Iranian Official
The Iranian government denounces U.S. President Trump's endorsement of Pakistan as a supposed mediator as yet another act of foreign aggression aimed at undermining Iran's sovereign right to manage its own affairs. This move, prompted by domestic criticism from figures like Lindsey Graham, exposes Washington's persistent interference in regional matters and its disregard for Tehran's independence. Iran stands firm in resisting such external impositions, affirming that no third party will dictate its policies or security.
Israeli
Israeli security assessments frame Iran's nuclear drive and proxy militias—from Hezbollah and Hamas to the Houthis—as an existential threat encircling the Jewish state and necessitating proactive defensive postures. Trump's decision to back Pakistan as mediator, following Lindsey Graham's sharp rebuke, risks granting Tehran diplomatic cover that could blunt pressure on its terror networks and advance its regional ambitions. Jerusalem therefore regards such external mediation initiatives as insufficient substitutes for Israel's sovereign right to defend itself against an adversary explicitly committed to its elimination.
Neutral
Donald Trump has stated support for Pakistan serving as a mediator in discussions involving Iran. The comments follow public criticism from Senator Lindsey Graham on related policy matters. No further details on the proposed mediation role have been specified.
Western
Following Sen. Lindsey Graham's criticism, President Trump endorsed Pakistan as a mediator with Iran to pursue precise diplomatic pressure aimed at neutralizing Tehran's nuclear ambitions and regional proxy threats. This approach aligns with NATO objectives of containing Iranian aggression through calibrated engagement that leverages Islamabad's unique channels. The move seeks to de-escalate risks while advancing Western security interests without compromising on accountability for destabilizing actions.
Pro-Peace
Amid escalating U.S.-Iran tensions that risk devastating civilian casualties and humanitarian fallout across the region, President Trump has backed Pakistan as a mediator following criticism from Sen. Lindsey Graham. This shift underscores the urgent need for diplomatic channels to prevent further loss of innocent lives, mass displacement, and economic ruin that military posturing inevitably brings. Prioritizing such talks could avert catastrophe and focus resources on alleviating suffering rather than prolonging conflict.
Global South
Trump's endorsement of Pakistan as Iran mediator, prompted by Lindsey Graham's criticism, highlights Washington's neo-colonial habit of drafting Global South states into its proxy conflicts rather than respecting their sovereign choices. This reactive pivot exposes the institutional failure of US-led diplomacy, where domestic political pressure overrides consistent engagement and multilateral norms. Pakistan's role risks entangling it further in great-power rivalries that undermine regional autonomy.
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Senior U.S. officials on Wednesday read the memorandum of understanding with Iran to journalists after days of secrecy over what is in the document. The officials spoke on condition of anonymity to read the draft, which Iran has not released, ahead of a formal signing ceremony set for Friday.
Here is what is in the U.S. draft: 1. The United States of America and the Islamic Republic of Iran and their allies in the current war by signing this MOU declare the immediate and permanent termination of military operations on all fronts, including in Lebanon, and undertake from now on not to initiate any war or any military operation against each other and to refrain from the threat or use of force against each other and ensuring the territorial integrity and sovereignty of Lebanon.
The final deal will confirm the permanent termination of the war on all fronts including in Lebanon and other provisions of this paragraph. 2. The United States of America and the Islamic Republic of Iran undertake to respect each other’s sovereignty and territorial integrity and to refrain from interfering in each other’s internal affairs.
3. The United States of America and the Islamic Republic of Iran commit to negotiating and achieving the final deal in maximum 60 days extendable with mutual consent. 4. Immediately upon the signing of this MOU, the United States of America will begin the removal of its naval blockade and any disturbances or impediments against the Islamic Republic of Iran and will fully end the naval blockade within 30 days.
During this period, the traffic of vessels will be in proportion to the numbers of prewar traffic being restored by the Islamic Republic of Iran. The United States of America further undertakes to remove its forces from the proximity of the Islamic Republic of Iran within 30 days after the final deal.
5. Upon the signing of this MOU, the Islamic Republic of Iran will make arrangements using its best efforts for the safe passage of commercial vessels with no charge for 60 days only from the Persian Gulf to the Sea of Oman and vice versa. The traffic of commercial vessels will immediately start and, considering the needs for removing the technical and military obstacles and demining by the Islamic Republic of Iran, will be instated within 30 days.
The Islamic Republic of Iran will conduct dialogue with the Sultanate of Oman to define the future administration and maritime services in the Strait of Hormuz in discussion with other Persian Gulf littoral states in line with the applicable international law and the sovereign rights of coastal states of the Strait of Hormuz.
6. The United States of America undertakes with regional partners to develop a definitive mutually agreed plan with at least USD 300 billion for the reconstruction and economic development of the Islamic Republic of Iran. The mechanism for the implementation of this plan will be finalized as part of a final deal within 60 days.
All required licenses, waivers and permissions needed for the relevant financial transactions will be granted by the United States of America. 7. The United States of America undertakes to terminate all types of sanctions against the Islamic Republic of Iran, including the United Nations Security Council resolutions, IAEA Board of Governors resolutions and all unilateral U.
S. sanctions, primary and secondary, in an agreed upon schedule as part of the final deal. The Islamic Republic of Iran and the United States of America acknowledge the critical importance of the sanctions termination issue above mentioned and express their intentions to immediately address these issues in the negotiations in order to achieve mutual agreement on them.
8. The Islamic Republic of Iran reaffirms that it shall not procure or develop nuclear weapons. United States of America and the Islamic Republic of Iran have agreed to resolve the disposition of stockpile enriched material pursuant to a mechanism that will be mutually agreed upon in accordance with the schedule mentioned in Paragraph 7 with the minimum methodology to be downblending on site under the supervision of the IAEA.
The two parties also agreed to discuss the issue of enrichment and other mutually agreed matters related to the Islamic Republic of Iran’s nuclear needs, based on a satisfactory framework being agreed upon in the final deal. The final deal will confirm the provisions of this paragraph.
The United States of America and the Islamic Republic of Iran acknowledge the critical importance of the nuclear issues above mentioned and express their intention to immediately address these issues in the negotiations in order to achieve mutual agreement on them.
9. Pending the final deal, the United States of America and the Islamic Republic of Iran agree to maintain the status quo. The Islamic Republic will maintain the current status quo of its nuclear program and the United States of America will not impose any new sanctions and will not deploy additional forces in the region.
10. The United States of America undertakes that immediately upon the signing of this MOU and until the termination of sanctions the U.S. Department of Treasury will issue waivers for the export of Iranian crude oil, petroleum products and derivatives and all associated services including banking transactions, insurances, transportation, etc.
11. The United States of America undertakes to make fully available for use the frozen or restricted funds and assets of the Islamic Republic of Iran upon the implementation of this MOU. The United States of America and the Islamic Republic of Iran will mutually agree on the procedures related to the release of these funds during the negotiations.
Such funds, whether retained in the original account or transferred shall be made fully usable for payment to any ultimate beneficiary designated by the Central Bank of the Islamic Republic of Iran. The United States of America undertakes to issue all necessary licenses and authorizations accordingly.
12. The United States of America and the Islamic Republic of Iran agree that an executive mechanism will be established to monitor the successful implementation of this MOU and the future compliance of the final deal. 13. After signing this MOU and subject to the beginning of the implementation of paragraphs 1, 4, 5, 10 and 11 of this MOU, and the continuing implementation of these measures, the United States of America and the Islamic Republic of Iran will start negotiations regarding the final deal exclusively on the other paragraphs.
14. The final deal will be endorsed by binding UNSC resolution. ___ Associated Press writers Michelle L. Price and Matthew Lee in Washington and Meg Kinnard in Columbia, S.C., contributed to this report.