Pakistan: ‘Peace Maker’… or America’s Puppet in the Iran War?

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Pakistan Can’t Fix Itself… But Fixing US-Iran War?

So Pakistan can’t fix itself - is now trying to ‘fix’ the US–Iran war – Really you believe that? Pakistan has been making headlines...as the so-called ‘mediator’ between Iran-US...

Let’s get this straight…

Shabaz Sherif nominated Trump for a Nobel Peace Prize in the middle of the Gaza genocide… Heaped praise on Trump in one of the most embarrassing moments ever in international relations. An army chief, Asim Munir – who Trump frequently refers to as his "favourite" Field Marshall and has direct contact with to do his bidding. A country that has spent decades fighting America’s “War on Terror”… Killing tens of thousands of its own people. A leadership that has been unwilling, incapable of resolving the suffering of its fellow Muslim Kashmiri people for decades. A state that couldn’t manage tensions with its own Muslim neighbour Afghanistan…Without bombing and killing thousands of Afghanis including in Ramadan

We are expected to believe that this same leadership… is an ‘independent’ “peace maker” between the United States and Iran?

Pause for a moment…Do you really believe that?

Let me explain what is going on here…

“Mediator” or American Puppet?

We’re told Pakistan is “mediating”… But what does mediation actually mean? Independent influence? Neutral power? The ability to pressure both sides and shape an outcome? Because when we look at real mediators in global politics — A true mediator has leverage over BOTH sides - military, economic, political, or diplomatic. Pakistan has none of that. It operates from a position of dependency — not influence.

Look at…

• China brokering the Iran–Saudi deal

• Russia shaping outcomes in Syria through direct influence

These are not states passing messages…These are states with leverage. Power. Influence over both sides.

Now compare that… to what Pakistan is actually doing. Let’s look at the facts:

• Passing messages between Iran and the United States

• Hosting meetings and calls

• Engaging other Muslim countries

• Acting as a communication bridge

• Operating within a wider coordinated diplomatic effort

• Shuttling between capitals — China, Saudi Arabia, Türkiye, Qatar, Egypt - Seeking alignment… direction and support

Where is the statesmanship in this? This isn’t Pakistan leading…

That’s why commentators have described Pakistan’s role as a messenger, a facilitator, and a communication channel for the Americans – on behalf of the Americans! A job no one else would do or wants to do! And here’s the key point: These roles don’t emerge in isolation. In modern geopolitics, major powers give their tactic approval and work through such intermediaries and messengers.

So, the real question becomes: Who is setting the agenda for Pakistan?

It's obviously not Pakistan itself – That's right its America off course!

Pakistan’s Subservience to the US: The Core Factor

Pakistan’s foreign policy cannot be understood...Without understanding its relationship with the United States. Because this relationship shapes everything:

• Its security priorities

• Its economic stability

• And its global positioning

This isn’t new… and it isn’t temporary. Pakistan has:

• Deep-rooted military cooperation with the United States

• A history of security alignment, particularly during the “War on Terror”

• Economic dependency tied to IMF and World Bank structures

• And a political leadership that consistently seeks favour in Washington

Structural, existential dependency on America. And when your economy and survival is dependent…Your politics follows.

Political Signalling

And we’ve seen this alignment openly. From Shehbaz Sharif nominating Donald Trump for a Nobel Peace Prize — In the middle of the Gaza genocide. To senior Pakistani leaders openly flattering Trump. Signalling loyalty… alignment… and obedience. Its leadership maintain commercial, financial business connections with the Witkoff, figures close to the Trump administration. Which only increases its value…As a facilitator… in the eyes of Washington.

The Munir Factor (Critical Point)

But the most revealing part of this entire story…Is not the politicians. It’s the military. Field Marshal Asim Munir — Pakistan’s army chief and his strong, direct ties with Washington.

• He has direct channel with the White House

• Has visited Washington, DC, numerous times

• Trump frequently refers to him as his "favourite" Field Marshall

• Even hosted him for lunch

Now think about this for a moment…

Since when does an army chief lead diplomatic engagement between major powers? That’s not normal. That tells you where the real power — and alignment — sits.

So when you combine all of this:

• Economic reliance

• Political alignment

• Military cooperation

A clear pattern emerges. Pakistan operates for America, on behalf of America!

Why America Needs a Way Out

And right now… there’s a lot at stake. With global markets reeling, global economies suffering, critical waterways blocked and a world cursing America for its yet another war. American has been desperately looking for a way out strategy. Save face.

Here’s where the middleman Pakistan is extremely useful because Pakistan becomes strategically valuable due to its local positioning in the region. Pakistan’s facilitation gives the US three key advantages: Distance. Deniability. Flexibility.

The US can:

• Communicate without direct political cost

• Test positions without commitment

• Apply pressure without appearing aggressive

And for that…It needs intermediaries. Positioned ones. Who will do its bidding on its behalf

Pakistan has gladly stepped into this role on behalf of the US

Why Pakistan? (The Real Reasons)

Pakistan isn’t the first country to play this role. We’ve seen it before. Countries like: Qatar, Türkiye, Saudi Arabia often step in as facilitators, communication channels or messengers during conflicts – at the behest of the Americans - within a wider US-led diplomatic framework.

• Look at the pattern:

• Qatar hosting negotiations involving Hamas and the Taliban

• Oman facilitating quiet backchannels between the US and Iran

• Türkiye positioning itself in Russia-Ukraine negotiations

• Saudi Arabia engaging in Sudan and regional diplomacy

These roles align with broader US geopolitical interests. And Pakistan today… fits that exact pattern. Acting as a bridge. Passing messages. Coordinating with multiple regional players.

And this is not new - Pakistan has played similar roles before acting as a conduit during the Afghan conflict.

So the question is not just what Pakistan is doing - But why Pakistan? Why now?

Domestic Pressures

At the same time, Islamabad is dealing with serious internal and regional strain. Heavy dependence on imported oil — Much of it flowing through the Strait of Hormuz. Rising fuel costs. Economic pressure building. A population where public sentiment leans pro-Iran. And a significant Shia population — around 15–20% - Adding internal balance considerations

So when tensions rise in the Gulf…Pakistan is directly exposed.

Gulf Ties & Strategic Constraints

Pakistan is also deeply tied to the Gulf.

• Long-standing financial support from Saudi Arabia and UAE

• Deposits, aid, and oil facilities during economic crises

• Strong military cooperation, particularly with Saudi Arabia

There have even been defence understandings reinforcing mutual security interests. So when Gulf states are under pressure…Pakistan has to act to maintain those vital dependencies .

So What Does Pakistan Get in Return?

Pakistan’s role isn’t just political…It’s transactional. In return, it secures:

• Continued financial support from Gulf allies as has been announced recently by the Saudis and UAE

• Economic breathing space

• Perhaps slightly better ties with major global powers

• And better diplomatic relevance

So when you step back and look at the full picture…

This is about survival. A system built on dependency. Operating within a US-led geopolitical framework.

Is Pakistan Really a Brother to Iran?

So… Is Pakistan a true brother of Iran? Because we hear this language all the time…“Brotherly nations”. But let’s test that claim against reality.

Ask yourself honestly: Which of these so-called Muslim nation states Has truly acted as a brother to Palestine?

To Al Aqsa? To Gaza? Or Sudan… Yemen… Afghanistan… Kashmir…

Which “brotherly nation” stands by…While another is bombed. Its civilians killed. Its infrastructure destroyed. And does nothing meaningful to stop it?

So let’s not pretend. This idea of “brotherly states” is rhetoric. Because the reality is this: Modern Muslim nation-states were not built to be brothers! They were designed… engineered… and divided. Fragmented into borders. Driven by nationalism. Split by ethnicity. So that unity becomes impossible

And what do we see today? At best — alignment based on shared interests. At worst — open conflict.

That’s why:

• Gaza burns… and others watch

• Sudan collapses… and others stay silent

• Yemen is destroyed… by fellow Muslim states

• Afghanistan is bombed… by its neighbour

If Muslim nations truly acted as one… Would we be here today? These Nation-states don’t operate on unity of the Ummah. They operate on interests.

The Ummah may feel like one body…But the political system ensures only division…

Pakistan Must be a Leading State

The truth is Pakistan has the potential to be a leading global state. It is uniquely positioned within the Muslim world

It has:

• Nuclear capability

• A powerful and experienced military

• Strategic geography at the heart of key regions

• A large, capable population

Core foundations to a leading nation. So Why Doesn’t It Lead? Why doesn’t it act independently?

Because despite these strengths… It lacks the ideological leadership. Its leadership isn’t visionary, prefers subservience, alignment and containment under the existing American hegemony for short term gains. A perpetual cycle of economic constraints…Political pressures…Global dependencies…domestic debt...

Imagine. if it was truly aligned and united with ‘brotherly Iran’ - and with other Muslim nations – United under the fold of Islam, united by the rope of Allah under an Islamic Caliphate – it should be the world's leading Statesman as once the Ottomans were.

The people of Pakistan, the Ummah of Iran and beyond must recognise – it is only through the political unity of the Islamic Ummah under the Caliphate will the Muslim world witness security, prosperity and progress once again. That is what we need to be calling for and working towards. Unity of the Islamic Ummah and the reestablishment of the Islamic Caliphate and departure from being a puppet to today’s world powers to being a leading nation

Until then – Pakistan will continue to be nothing more than a Messenger, a pawn and a puppet to the political games of global powers

References

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cy91vrzxn34o

https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/4/9/us-iran-talks-in-pakistan-whos-attending-whats-on-the-agenda

https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/4/9/us-iran-talks-in-pakistan-whos-attending-whats-on-the-agenda

https://www.aljazeera.com/features/2026/4/8/how-pakistan-managed-to-get-the-us-and-iran-to-a-ceasefire

https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/5/21/pakistan-promotes-army-chief-asim-munir-to-field-marshal-why-it-matters

https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/4/7/why-jd-vance-joined-pakistans-last-ditch-us-iran-mediation-efforts

https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/3/27/nixon-to-trump-pakistans-long-record-as-backchannel-between-rival-powers

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c3dl0g4rgn5o

https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/4/6/pakistan-offers-two-tier-truce-iran-wont-open-hormuz-under-temporary-one

Section 5

Trump’s Iran war has left Gulf leaders keen to see the back of the US president - The Independent https://apple.news/ACkLnWe0eTSu8_qO9ySybyw

Section 7

Pakistan says navy successfully test-fired new ship-launched anti-ship missile - The Independent https://apple.news/AX-0pm8isRVaLkBq21h74aw