Speaking at a seminar titled “Regional Diplomacy: De-escalation and the Search for Lasting Stability,” organised by the Institute of Regional Studies (IRS) in Islamabad on Monday, Reza Amiri Moghadam said the United States had imposed unjust sanctions on Iran for the past 47 years, but the pressure had strengthened rather than weakened the Iranian people.
He attributed Iran’s resilience to the faith of its people, national determination and leadership, adding that U.S. President Donald Trump was now sending messages amid ongoing diplomatic efforts. However, he stressed that Iran would not back down unless its conditions were met.
On the proposed Mecca Accord, Amiri Moghadam said Iran was examining its objectives and would decide whether to join after assessing its scope and purpose.
Former Major General Zahid Mahmood, principal of the NUST Institute of Peace and Conflict Studies, called for unity among Muslim countries to safeguard regional stability. He said regional Muslim states should develop a collective framework to counter the growing partnership between India and the Israeli regime.
Former Pakistani ambassador Naila Chohan, who had served in Iran, praised the country’s rich history and civilisation and commended the resilience of its people.
She warned that another U.S. military attack on Iran could have serious consequences, potentially spreading the conflict beyond the two countries and affecting the wider region. Chohan stressed the need to prevent a renewed war and said Pakistan was making sincere efforts towards that goal.
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