Saudi Arabia’s Ambassador Nawaf bin Saeed Ahmed Al Malkiy has praised Pakistan’s responsible stance and wise diplomatic measures in an important video message on Thursday.
The Ambassador applauded the country’s effective foreign policy during the ongoing Iran Israel and United States (US) situation.
This shows the country’s growing role as a responsible and influential player in regional stability
Iranian foreign minister, speaker removed from Israel’s hit list
Israel has dropped Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and Parliamentary Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf from its target list after Pakistan asked Washington to persuade Israel not to attack them, Reuters quoted a Pakistani source on Thursday.
“The Israelis had their coordinates and wanted to take them out, we told the US if they are also eliminated then there is no one else to talk to; hence, the US asked the Israelis to back off,” the source said according to the report.
Observers say that this incident shows Islamabad’s growing role in quiet diplomatic efforts to reduce tensions.
A Pakistani source familiar with the matter said Israel had been planning to target Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, Reuters reported.
No official confirmation yet
Pakistan’s military and foreign office have not issued any official statement regarding the claims yet.
Earlier, The Wall Street Journal reported that the two Iranian officials had been taken off Israel’s hit list for a temporary period of four to five days, citing US officials. That report did not refer to any role played by Pakistan.
Iran reviews US proposal
Iran is currently examining a 15 point proposal presented by Donald Trump and conveyed through Pakistan.
Israeli sources familiar with the proposal said it includes:
- Removal of Iran’s highly enriched uranium stockpiles
- Halting nuclear enrichment
- Limits on ballistic missile development
- Ending support for regional allies
While Trump has repeatedly claimed that Iran is ready to strike a deal, Tehran continues to deny that any formal negotiations are underway.
