Republican Senator Lindsey Graham has once again questioned Pakistan’s role as a possible mediator between the US and Iran, saying Islamabad’s strong anti-Israel position makes it “more than problematic”. His remarks came after Pakistan Defence Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif rejected US President Donald Trump’s call for Pakistan to join the Abraham Accords.
In a post on X, Graham accused Pakistan of allowing Iranian military aircraft to stay at its air bases and said statements made by Pakistani leaders against Israel were “disturbing”.
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“It has been apparent to me for quite a while that Pakistan as a mediator is more than problematic. Their animosity towards Israel is long-standing. It is undeniable that Iranian military aircraft are being housed on Pakistani air bases, and past rhetoric from the highest Pakistani officials against Israel is disturbing,” Graham said.
Referring to Asif’s recent remarks, Graham also demanded clarity from Pakistan on whether it plans to join the Abraham Accords.
“As to the defense minister's comments about the Abraham Accords, saying that Pakistan would never join because they don't trust Israel: The clip may be a year old, but I fear the sentiment is fresh. In that regard, it is imperative that Pakistan give an answer now to President Trump's call to join the Abraham Accords,” he added.
Speaking to Pakistani broadcaster Samaa TV, Khawaja Asif said Pakistan should not become part of any agreement that goes against its ideology.
“Personally, I don't think we should join any such accord that clashes with our fundamental ideologies,” Asif said during the interview.
Questioning Israel’s credibility, the Pakistani minister added, “How will you sit down with those people whose word cannot be trusted even for a single day?”
He also repeated Pakistan’s long-standing stand on Israel.
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