Hamid Mir Says Lebanon Remains Biggest Challenge to Implementation of Islamabad Memorandum
Islamabad: Senior Pakistani journalist Hamid Mir has said that the situation in Lebanon is the biggest obstacle to the implementation of the Islamabad Memorandum, which he says aims to facilitate understandings between the United States and Iran.
In a post on X and during his vlog, Mir claimed that Pakistan has been entrusted with a key role in facilitating the implementation of the memorandum, as both Washington and Tehran have expressed confidence in Islamabad’s efforts. He added that Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Türkiye, and Egypt have also played important roles in the diplomatic process.
According to Mir, the initiative has been given a 60-day timeframe to address decades of tensions between the United States and Iran, with the goal of reaching and signing the Islamabad Memorandum.
He said that following the announcement of the memorandum, global oil prices declined, adding that lower oil prices could also benefit Pakistan’s economy.
امریکا اور ایران کے درمیان اسلام آباد میمورنڈم پر عمل درآمد میں سب سے بڑی رکاوٹ لبنان کی جنگ ہے اس جنگ کا خاتمہ لبنان اور اسرائیل میں کسی معاہدےسے نہیں ہو گا جسے ایران اور حزب اللّٰہ نہیں مانتے اسکے لئے ضروری ہے کہ لبنان کو اسلام آباد مذاکرات میں شامل کیا جائے، حزب اللّٰہ کو 1989…
— Hamid Mir حامد میر (@HamidMirPAK) July 1, 2026
Mir noted that despite ongoing negotiations, the process continues to face significant challenges, pointing out that the United States and Iran have alternated between military confrontation and diplomatic engagement. He expressed the view that technical issues, including the Strait of Hormuz, enriched uranium, and frozen assets, could eventually be resolved through negotiations.
However, he argued that the situation in Lebanon remains the most difficult issue, claiming that provisions relating to a ceasefire involving Israeli forces in Lebanon are among the most challenging aspects of the reported 14-point memorandum. According to Mir, the issue has generated widespread international concern.
The remarks reflect the analysis and opinions of journalist Hamid Mir. There has been no official confirmation from the governments of Pakistan, the United States, or Iran regarding the existence or contents of an “Islamabad Memorandum” as described in his comments.
