Pakistan Rejects Abraham Accords Amidst Iran-US Deal Delays

Updated: 9:04 PM PKT — May 27, 2026

Iranian state television has reported that Tehran and Washington have obtained a draft framework for an agreement. The potential deal would restore shipping in the Strait of Hormuz within a month in exchange for a United States military pullback and the lifting of a naval blockade.

The uncertainty surrounding the Middle East talks has led to caution among investors, causing choppy trading on U.S. stock markets as they await further progress on the potential deal.

Updated: 8:34 PM PKT — May 27, 2026

The US administration is holding a full cabinet meeting on Wednesday to address rising Middle East tensions and negotiations with Iran. The meeting comes as efforts continue to finalise a Memorandum of Understanding aimed at de-escalating the conflict, though talks have reportedly slowed over disagreements on wording.

Conflicting reports have emerged regarding the potential deal. Iranian state media claimed a draft framework would see Tehran restore commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz in exchange for a US military withdrawal and the lifting of a naval blockade. However, the White House has strongly refuted these claims, calling them a ‘complete fabrication’ and ‘not true’.

Updated: 5:00 PM PKT — May 27, 2026

A senior Iranian security official has denied any agreement with the United States regarding the opening of the Strait of Hormuz. Ali Bagheri Kani, Deputy Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, stated that while indirect contacts with the US continue, no deal has been reached. He also clarified that Iran’s enriched uranium stockpile is not part of the current negotiation agenda.

In a related development, Iran and Oman are reportedly in talks to establish a new mechanism for managing ship traffic through the strategic strait, aiming to improve maritime security and efficiency in the region. The official affirmed that Iran is pursuing its diplomatic efforts in line with its national interests and security policies.

Updated: 8:50 AM PKT — May 27, 2026

Political and religious alliances have strongly condemned a demand from US President Donald Trump for Pakistan to join the Abraham Accords as part of peace efforts with Iran. Jamaat-i-Islami (JI) described the accords as a ‘document of surrender’ forcing Muslim nations to accept Israel’s occupation of Palestinian land, vowing the nation would never grant it legitimacy.

The PTI-led Tehreek Tahaffuz Ayeen-i-Pakistan (TTAP) also rejected the demand, calling it evidence of an ‘Israeli agenda’ and a ‘deceptive attempt’ to provide cover for Israeli expansionism. Both groups reaffirmed their unwavering support for the Palestinian cause and urged the government to adopt an immediate and unequivocal public stance against the US pressure.