Khawaja Asif Says Tehran Meeting May Lead to End of Iran-US War

ISLAMABAD: Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has said that the main objective of the four-nation meeting held in Tehran was to discuss the situation in Saudi Arabia, expressing hope that the talks had made progress towards regional peace.

Speaking on Geo News programme *Aaj Shahzeb Khanzada Kay Sath*, the defence minister said it was unfortunate that the Houthis had attempted to attack the holy sites in Saudi Arabia. He said Pakistan was also bound under its agreement to defend Saudi Arabia.

Asif said it had become evident that Pakistan’s efforts to promote peace in the region were beginning to yield results. He added that Pakistan had worked for global peace under the leadership of the field marshal and the prime minister.

The defence minister said matters concerning the United States were also likely discussed during the meeting. He noted that Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi were making efforts to establish peace.

He expressed optimism that the parties might have reached an understanding that could help bring the war to an end.

Asif further said the talks could produce results regarding a possible resolution of the conflict between Iran and the United States. However, he pointed out that elections were taking place in the United States and Israel.

He stressed that wars should not be waged for political purposes.

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