United States Vice President JD Vance has publicly credited Pakistan for successfully hosting and mediating direct talks between the United States and Iran in Islamabad, describing the Pakistani leadership as “incredible hosts” and “incredible statesmen.”  According to Kashmir Media Service, while speaking to Fox News, Vance highlighted Pakistan’s crucial contribution in facilitating dialogue between Washington and Tehran — two nations that have had limited high-level engagement for years. 

“I have to give a lot of credit to Field Marshal Munir and the prime minister of Pakistan, both who are incredible hosts, and, I think, incredible statesmen and helping mediate the conversation between us and the Iranians — again, two countries that have not really had serious discussions in a very long time,” Vance said. 

The remarks come in the aftermath of the “Islamabad Talks,” where Pakistani officials, including Chief of Defence Forces Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, played a key mediating role.  Pakistan has long positioned itself as a bridge between conflicting parties in the region, leveraging its diplomatic relationships with both Washington and Tehran. 

Vance’s comments underscore a rare moment of appreciation from a senior U.S. official toward Pakistan’s diplomatic efforts at a time of heightened regional tensions. The successful hosting of the talks is being viewed by analysts as a significant diplomatic win for Islamabad, enhancing Pakistan’s stature on the international stage 

Credit: Independent News Pakistan (INP)