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Pakistani PM Clarifies US-Iran Memorandum Excludes Missile Program

Jun 23, 2026 12:15 PM CT Islamabad, Pakistan diplomacy,US-Iran relations,missile program,negotiations

Summary

Pakistani Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif stated that the recent US-Iran memorandum does not address Tehran's missile program, indicating the scope of current diplomatic engagement is limited. This clarification helps define the boundaries of de-escalation efforts and suggests that military capabilities remain outside the current negotiation framework.

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According to Shahbaz Sharif, the issue was never on the agenda

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Actor Responses

United States NEUTRAL

Party to the memorandum discussed, though not directly quoted.

Iran NEUTRAL

Party to the memorandum discussed, though not directly quoted.

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