“It might not have been implemented, but whenever the parties will exhaust the logic of escalation, the template of peace is in the MoU,” said Tahir Andrabi, spokesperson for Pakistan’s Foreign Ministry
Pakistan has described a short-lived Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Iran and the US as a potential blueprint for resolving tensions between the two countries, even as Washington and Tehran remain locked in a confrontation over the Strait of Hormuz, according to a CNN report.
The 14-point agreement, brokered by Pakistan and Qatar, was signed in June with the aim of creating a framework for peace talks between Iran and the US. However, the understanding collapsed within days, with both sides accusing each other of violating its terms.
Despite its failure to take effect, Pakistan believes the agreement could still serve as a basis for future negotiations if Iran and the US move away from further escalation.
“It might not have been implemented, but whenever the parties will exhaust the logic of escalation, the template of peace is in the MoU,” said Tahir Andrabi, spokesperson for Pakistan’s Foreign Ministry.
His remarks came as tensions over the Strait of Hormuz continued to escalate, with neither Tehran nor Washington showing signs of backing down from their positions.
Iran has again declared the strategic waterway closed, accusing the United States of breaching the understanding by opening a new shipping route through the strait. The development has further complicated efforts to revive the diplomatic process outlined in the June MoU.
Washington, meanwhile, has moved to increase pressure on Tehran by reinstating its blockade of Iranian ports, seeking to intensify the economic strain on the Iranian government.
Iran has also hardened its position on the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. Newly appointed Iranian national security chief Mohsen Rezaie said on Tuesday that the waterway would not be fully reopened unless the US agrees to a series of conditions, Iranian state media reported.
Among Tehran’s demands are the unfreezing of Iranian assets and an end to Israel’s military campaigns in Lebanon and Gaza.
The conditions represent a broader set of demands than those contained in the June MoU. While the agreement was designed to establish a framework for reducing tensions and opening the way for talks between Tehran and Washington, it did not include the Gaza conflict.
Pakistan’s latest comments suggest Islamabad still views the failed agreement as a possible starting point for diplomacy, even as the immediate prospects for de-escalation remain uncertain.
The Strait of Hormuz standoff has added another layer of complexity to the Iran-US confrontation, with the waterway remaining a critical flashpoint for regional security and international shipping.
For now, however, Tehran’s expanded demands and Washington’s renewed economic pressure indicate that both sides remain far from returning to the terms of the June understanding.
With inputs from agencies
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