Pakistan warned at a UN Security Council briefing on Tuesday that the situation surrounding Iran’s nuclear programme has sharply deteriorated, urging all parties to exercise restraint, abandon destabilizing rhetoric, and resolve the dispute through diplomacy.
The Bottom Line
- Pakistan’s Acting Permanent Representative, Ambassador Usman Jadoon, addressed the UN Security Council on Tuesday regarding the Iran nuclear file.
- Islamabad urged all parties to avoid inflammatory rhetoric and allow the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) to operate without political interference.
- The diplomatic outreach follows the signing of the Islamabad MoU in June, which Pakistan points to as proof that negotiated settlements remain achievable.
Diplomatic Urgency at the United Nations
Speaking at a council briefing on Iran and nuclear non-proliferation, Ambassador Usman Jadoon stated that mounting tensions and a lack of consensus among member states had made a diplomatic settlement more urgent. At its core, the conflict revolves around international worries regarding Iran’s atomic endeavors and confirming its adherence to non-proliferation guidelines. The 2015 nuclear agreement between Iran and world powers previously sought to limit Tehran’s nuclear programme in exchange for sanctions relief. However, the United States withdrew from the accord in 2018 during Donald Trump’s first presidency, and subsequent efforts to restore the agreement have failed.
Statement by Ambassador Usman Jadoon,Acting Permanent Representative of Pakistan,At Security Council Briefing on Iran/Non-proliferation(27 October 2026)******Mr.President,I thank Director General Grossi for his comprehensive briefing.2. Pakistan remains concerned… pic.twitter.com/DznHb5Tm6C
Mr Jadoon urged all parties to avoid rhetoric and actions that could aggravate the situation. Pakistan urges all sides to exercise restraint, refrain from irresponsible and destabilizing rhetoric, actions, and postures that could escalate tensions and increase the risk of conflict, and choose a path that delivers peace, security and stability for all,
he said during the session.
Protecting the Technical Mandate of the IAEA
Alongside calls for political de-escalation, Pakistan emphasized the necessity of shielding technical verification bodies from political friction. Government representatives in Islamabad stressed that the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) ought to be permitted to tackle technical matters tied to the nuclear disagreement free from outside political pressure.
We have consistently maintained that any issues of non-compliance must be addressed through competent technical bodies like the IAEA, without politicization and consistent with the relevant parties’ rights and obligations,
Mr Jadoon stated. The IAEA must be enabled to carry out its work without any hindrance and within its technical mandate.
The Precedent of Regional Outreach
Highlighting Islamabad’s ongoing diplomatic efforts to promote de-escalation, a ceasefire, and negotiations, the Pakistani envoy pointed to concrete regional frameworks established earlier in the year. Pointing to the memorandum of understanding finalized in Islamabad this June, he argued that active diplomacy is capable of producing tangible results.
The Islamabad MoU signed in June is a successful manifestation of this approach. It demonstrates that progress on the diplomatic track is possible,
he noted. He acknowledged the support of Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Turkiye, Egypt, China, and other international partners, confirming that Pakistan’s leadership continues working toward a peaceful settlement.
| Diplomatic Milestone | Timing | Key Partners Involved |
|---|---|---|
| US Withdrawal from Agreement | 2018 | United States, Iran, World Powers |
| Islamabad MoU Signed | June | Pakistan and Regional Partners |
| UN Security Council Briefing | Tuesday, October 28, 2026 | UN Member States, IAEA |
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