New Delhi, April 10 (NationPress) On Friday, defence veterans ridiculed Pakistan regarding claims of its involvement in mediating a ceasefire between the United States and Iran. They accused Pakistan of inadequate communication between the two nations, highlighting the strained bilateral relations between Israel and Pakistan.

Following the agreement of a two-week ceasefire between America and Iran, US President Donald Trump revealed that he had acted “based on discussions with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Field Marshal Asim Munir of Pakistan,” who had “requested that I delay the destructive force intended for Iran tonight.”

Iran's Foreign Minister, Abbas Araghchi, also suggested that Tehran had accepted the ceasefire “in response to Prime Minister Sharif's brotherly request,” which further fueled assertions of Pakistan's diplomatic involvement.

Retired Indian Army Captain Anil Gaur remarked to IANS, “Pakistan is not operating as a sincere peace broker.”

He accused the country of miscommunication, stating, “Pakistan did not relay the complete draft (conditions) presented by Iran to the US and vice versa.”

“A mediator plays a vital role. It must clearly convey the terms between both parties to ensure mutual understanding during negotiations,” Captain Gaur stated.

Regarding Israel's concerns with Pakistan, he referenced a now-deleted post by Pakistan's Defence Minister Khawaja Asif on X, where he labeled Israel as “evil” and a “curse to humanity” for its actions in Lebanon amidst the US-Iran ceasefire.

Notably, Israel's Ambassador to India, Reuven Azar, had earlier expressed skepticism about Pakistan's mediation role, stating that Tel Aviv does not regard the country as a “credible player.”

Captain Gaur further accused Pakistan of prioritizing “its own interests.”

He went on to say that the nation is overestimating its importance, adding that “Pakistan is lost in its dreams.”

Moreover, he alleged that Pakistan is only striving to maintain close ties with America. He cited controversy that arose from reports indicating an initial version of Shehbaz Sharif's post on X, which included “Draft – Pakistan's PM Message on X.”

Captain Gaur remarked, “The draft of the tweet originated from America, and he merely posted it as is.”

“Instead, it should focus on its internal affairs,” he concluded.

Retired Commodore Uday Bhaskar characterized Pakistan's role more as a “facilitator” in the talks set to occur in Islamabad.

He stated, “The term peace maker has distinct implications. Therefore, it seems more accurate to label Pakistan as an enabler or facilitator.”

Emphasizing the lack of strong bilateral relations between Israel and Pakistan, he noted, “The discussions are fundamentally between the USA and Iran. Israel is not a participant in these talks and has conveyed its discomfort with Pakistan serving as a facilitator.”

Addressing reports of Pakistan seeking a Nobel Prize, he quipped, “Good luck to Pakistan. US President Trump also aspires for a Nobel Prize, so good luck to them.”

However, Commodore Bhaskar warned that given Israel's involvement, he was not very optimistic about the outcome of the discussions.

“Israel's involvement has been negative thus far, which is why I am not very hopeful about these talks' success. It is unrealistic to think that the USA and Iran will reach an agreement while Israel continues to launch attacks on Lebanon and other nations without consequence,” he stated.