Can Pakistan secure Iran-US nuclear compromise, as Trump says deal ‘close’?

Al Jazeera DiplomaticNews ReportEN 8 min read 100% complete by Abid HussainApril 17, 2026 at 04:54 PM

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Can Pakistan secure Iran-US nuclear compromise, as Trump says deal ‘close’?

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In April 2026, amidst Pakistani diplomatic efforts, US President Trump stated that a deal with Iran regarding its nuclear program was close, potentially to be signed in Islamabad. Trump claimed Iran had agreed to limit nuclear weapons development and surrender enriched uranium. However, Iran's Foreign Ministry confirmed communication through Pakistan but maintained its right to enrichment based on its needs. No Iranian official has confirmed agreeing to surrender the country’s enriched uranium stockpile. Pakistan's prime minister is visiting Middle Eastern nations, and the army chief is in Iran, as Pakistan attempts to mediate a compromise between the US and Iran. Trump indicated he might travel to Islamabad if a deal is reached.

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Former Pakistani diplomat Asif Durrani stated that framing the situation as a gap between the US and Iran is misleading, as Iran has the right to peaceful nuclear technology under the NPT and JCPOA.

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Iran's Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson confirmed messages are being exchanged through Pakistan but stated Iran must be able to continue enrichment based on its needs.

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Trump claimed Iran has agreed to hand over its stockpile of enriched uranium.

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US President Donald Trump stated that the US is very close to making a deal with Iran regarding nuclear weapons.

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No Iranian official has confirmed agreeing to surrender the country’s enriched uranium stockpile.

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Key Entities & Roles

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Tehran 40% Asif Durrani 40% Esmaeil Baghaei 50% Islamabad ×370% United States ×480% Pakistan ×680% Donald Trump ×590% Iran ×790%

Keywords

iran-us nuclear deal 100% nuclear weapons 80% pakistan 70% enriched uranium 70% diplomacy 60% negotiations 50% trump 50% nuclear technology 50% islamabad 40%