Islamabad urged Washington and Tehran to comply with the memorandum, while Trump reiterated that he would not allow a nuclear-armed Iran
The president reiterated that his administration will maintain a policy of maximum pressure as long as there is any possibility of Tehran developing a nuclear arsenal.
''Iran cannot have a nuclear weapon. I call it 'denuclearizing Iran,' and that is what has happened. They will never have a nuclear weapon,'' he declared.
Pakistan urged the United States and Iran to fulfill their commitments under the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding and to act with moderation following the resumption of clashes between the two countries. However, Islamabad's call came after U.S. President Donald Trump stated that the interim agreement reached last month had practically become ineffective due to new Iranian military actions, reiterating that his administration's priority remains to prevent Tehran from obtaining nuclear weapons.
The Pakistani government, which played a mediating role in the negotiations that led to the memorandum, defended the validity of the understanding as a tool to contain the conflict and preserve stability in the Middle East. In an official statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs asserted that the document continues to be the best available basis for moving towards a diplomatic solution.
''Pakistan urges all parties to fulfill their respective commitments under the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding, which remains a lasting foundation for understanding, mutual respect, and shared prosperity in the region and beyond,'' the foreign ministry stated.
In addition to defending the agreement, Islamabad called on Washington and Tehran to avoid new military actions that could worsen the regional situation. The Pakistani government reiterated that moderation is essential to prevent an escalation that jeopardizes the security of the Persian Gulf and international trade.
The Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding was reached last month as a 14-point interim agreement between the United States and Iran. Among its main objectives were the temporary cessation of hostilities, the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, and the creation of conditions that would allow for broader negotiations on regional security and Iran's nuclear program.
However, the situation changed drastically following the resumption of military clashes. Recent actions by Iran altered the conditions that had allowed for the initial understanding, making it unfeasible to maintain the agreement under the originally agreed terms.
During a press conference at the conclusion of the NATO summit held in Ankara, Trump stated that the memorandum no longer reflects the reality on the ground and defended the U.S. decision to respond militarily to neutralize Iranian strategic capabilities.
The president asserted that the U.S. operation achieved its main objective: to prevent the Iranian regime from continuing to advance towards obtaining nuclear weapons, a possibility that Washington considers a direct threat to regional stability and international security.
''The most important thing is that crazy people do not have access to nuclear weapons, and that is what we have achieved,'' Trump said, referring to the attacks on facilities linked to the Iranian nuclear program.
Trump also asserted that Iran's reserves of highly enriched uranium remain out of the regime's reach following recent U.S. bombings, which, he explained, significantly limits Iran's ability to quickly reactivate its nuclear program.
These military operations are part of a preventive strategy aimed at avoiding a much more dangerous scenario for the Middle East and for U.S. allies in the region. The Republican administration argues that allowing Iran to complete the development of nuclear weapons would significantly increase the risk of larger-scale conflicts and strengthen a regime accused for years of supporting extremist organizations and destabilizing several countries in the region.
Meanwhile, the United Nations expressed concern over the deteriorating situation and insisted on the need to return as soon as possible to the diplomatic path. Secretary-General António Guterres called on both parties to exercise maximum moderation and avoid new military actions that could trigger an even greater escalation.
His spokesperson, Stéphane Dujarric, stated that Guterres is alarmed by the resumption of fighting in the Gulf and believes that the events recorded in recent hours jeopardize the diplomatic progress recently achieved.
Furthermore, the Secretary-General requested that Washington and Tehran urgently resume talks to resolve their differences through dialogue and warned that an expansion of the conflict would have serious consequences for regional stability, international trade, and the global economy.
Despite international calls to preserve the diplomatic process, the Trump administration maintains that any future negotiation must verifiably ensure that Iran definitively abandons its nuclear aspirations.
