'Pro-US Tilt': Iran Is Finally Calling Out Pakistan's 'Double Game' | Exclusive

Last Updated:April 22, 2026, 14:44 IST

Iranian state TV has launched an unprecedented attack on Pakistan, accusing it of a “double game” over allegedly biased mediation favouring the US.

In a sharp escalation of rhetoric, Iranian state-controlled television has launched an unprecedented and direct attack on Pakistan’s role as a mediator in the ongoing US-Iran conflict, accusing Islamabad of duplicity and questioning its neutrality.

The criticism, aired during a televised debate, marks the first time Tehran’s official media ecosystem has so openly targeted Pakistan’s military leadership, particularly Army Chief General Asim Munir.

According to the details, Iranian state TV has accused Pakistan of playing a “double game," alleging that Islamabad is “publicly" aligned with the United States while “privately" maintaining engagement with Tehran.

Earlier, Iranian analysts had claimed that Islamabad has attempted to project progress in peace talks that do not exist on the ground, calling such messaging “premature" and misleading.

They further criticised efforts to portray momentum in negotiations, even as Iran has expressed reluctance to participate in subsequent rounds of dialogue.

Iran has also questioned Pakistan’s handling of the negotiation process, alleging that Iran’s proposals were sidelined in favour of new demands originating from the United States.

ASIM MUNIR SINGLED OUT IN RARE PUBLIC CRITICISM

The criticism was unusually personal, with General Asim Munir directly named and accused of bias.

Iranian commentators alleged that Munir had carried Tehran’s draft proposal to Washington but failed to secure or communicate any response back to Iran.

This perceived lapse has been framed as evidence of “tilted" mediation.

Analysts on Iranian television argued that instead of advancing Iran’s position, Pakistan pushed “15 to 16 new US-backed demands" while ignoring Tehran’s original 10-point framework.

By doing so, Iran said, Pakistan undermined its credibility as a mediator and contributed to a growing trust deficit.

NEGOTIATIONS STALLED AS TRUST DEFICIT DEEPENS

Iranian media also accused Pakistan of attempting to shape global perception by selectively amplifying narratives of diplomatic progress.

The use of international media reports to signal imminent talks was criticised as a strategy to “pre-shape" expectations despite the absence of substantive breakthroughs.

Tehran views these actions as part of a broader attempt to maintain international confidence in Pakistan’s mediation, even as the process itself remains stalled.

This public airing of grievances indicates that Iran is no longer willing to quietly manage disagreements behind closed doors and is instead escalating the issue into the information domain.

CEASEFIRE EXTENSION AMID UNCERTAINTY

The criticism comes against the backdrop of a fragile ceasefire in the wider conflict.

Donald Trump has announced an indefinite extension of the ceasefire with Iran, citing the need to allow more time for negotiations mediated by Pakistan.

However, the extension appears unilateral and uncertain.

For now, it remains unclear whether Iran will agree to the extension, with early reactions from Tehran described as sceptical.

Complicating matters further, Trump has simultaneously maintained the US  naval blockade on Iran, an action Tehran considers an act of war.

This contradiction has added to Iran’s distrust of the overall negotiation framework.

Earlier rounds of talks in Islamabad had failed to produce any agreement, with key sticking points including Iran’s enriched uranium stockpiles and broader strategic demands.

TALKS IN LIMBO AS DIPLOMATIC FALLOUT GROWS

With the ceasefire extended but negotiations stalled, the future of the Islamabad talks remains uncertain.

Iranian officials have indicated that they will not engage in discussions conducted under pressure or framed as capitulation, further complicating mediation efforts.

As the ceasefire clock continues to tick, the breakdown in communication and credibility between the key players raises serious doubts about whether the current diplomatic channel can deliver any meaningful resolution.

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