Iran: Pakistan's mediation on blockade fails

An Iranian official says Pakistan's diplomatic efforts to convince the US to lift its naval blockade and release detained crew have been unsuccessful.

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Tuesday, 21 April 2026 at 19:47 UTC

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A senior Iranian official has told Reuters that Pakistan's diplomatic efforts to mediate with the United States have failed to produce results. The efforts were aimed at persuading the US to lift its naval blockade of Iran and secure the release of detained Iranian ship crew members. This statement confirms the failure of Pakistan's latest mediation push amid the ongoing US-Iran standoff.

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21 Apr@MonitorX99800

The Iranian official specifically mentions that Pakistan's efforts included seeking the release of detained Iranian ship crew members in addition to lifting the naval blockade.

21 AprMonitorX

The Iranian official specified that the failed mediation efforts also included a push for the release of detained Iranian ship crew members.

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e/eineurope · topic · T-03992cycle Tuesday, 21 April 2026 at 19:47 UTC · first reported 21 Apr