The collapse of US-Iran negotiations in Pakistan has ignited a firestorm of critique from Baloch leaders, who see Islamabad as wholly unfit for such a role. Tara Chand, head of the Baloch American Congress, described the choice as flawed from the outset, calling Pakistan an ‘unstable and deceitful’ host lacking the gravitas for high-level diplomacy.
‘Both superpowers erred badly by picking this venue,’ Chand posted on X. ‘A troubled nation like Pakistan can’t credibly broker peace between America and Iran due to its missing global influence and trustworthiness.’
US Vice President JD Vance confirmed the impasse after marathon sessions exceeding 20 hours, warning Tehran that rejecting US demands would backfire spectacularly.
Prominent Baloch activist Mir Yar Baloch went further, denouncing Pakistan as a ‘foe to peace’ and questioning its moral authority. He rattled off atrocities allegedly committed by Pakistan: slaughtering millions in Bangladesh, targeting Palestinians and Afghans en masse, bombing a Ramadan hospital in Kabul killing hundreds, and systematically eliminating 200,000 Baloch.
Pakistan opposes not just the US and Iran but Russia, Israel, India, and Arab interests, according to Mir. Amid its own turmoil—economic collapse, military setbacks against Baloch insurgents, and political chaos—Islamabad’s mediation push appears as a desperate distraction tactic.
‘Pakistan’s army is reeling from defeats in Balochistan, facing widespread uprisings for a United Balochistan Republic. This mediation stunt is just another trick to shift eyes from their humiliations,’ Mir wrote.
The episode highlights Pakistan’s precarious position on the world stage, where its history of conflicts undermines any claim to neutrality. With no agreement reached, US-Iran relations remain frosty, and Baloch advocates seize the moment to spotlight their grievances against Islamabad.
Experts note that future talks may seek more impartial venues, as Pakistan’s involvement only amplified suspicions and stalled progress.
