{
  "id": 13099193,
  "title": "DG ISPR says Pakistan acting as an ‘honest broker’ in US-Iran war",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/09/dg-ispr-says-pakistan-acting-as-an-honest-broker-in-us-iran-war-13099193",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-09T10:47:39.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Dawn - Pakistan",
    "slug": "dawn-pakistan",
    "url": "https://www.dawn.com/news/2035912/dg-ispr-says-pakistan-acting-as-an-honest-broker-in-us-iran-war"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Director General of Pakistan's Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry, has stated that Pakistan is acting as a \"honest broker\" between the United States and Iran, aiming for a \"negotiated and peaceful\" resolution to the conflict. This stance was expressed in an interview with CNN correspondent Ivan Watson, which was later shared on X by Watson. Watson questioned Chaudhry's ability to remain neutral when Iran attacked Saudi Arabia. Chaudhry responded by reaffirming Pakistan's commitment to being an \"honest broker\" and expressed that all actions stemmed from honesty. He reiterated that Pakistan had clearly stated its position with all its partners, including openly condemning Israeli attacks on Iran and Iran's retaliatory campaign in the Gulf. Chaudhry stressed that Pakistan was committed to preventing the conflict from escalating, both horizontally and vertically. He also commented on Pakistan's deployment of troops in Saudi Arabia under the Makkah defence alliance, emphasizing that it was a defensive move. Chaudhry highlighted the defensive nature of the Makkah pact and its potential impact on deterring aggressive actions against any signatory state. The remarks by Chaudhry come as Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia persist, and the US-Israeli war on Iran continues, with Pakistan playing a mediating role.",
  "summary": "Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) Director General Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry has said Pakistan is acting as an “honest broker” while mediating between the United States and Iran, reiterating the commitment to a “negotiated and peaceful” outcome. The military’s spokesperson made the remarks in an interview with CNN correspondent Ivan Watson, who posted a small clip of the…",
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "The Express Tribune - Pakistan",
        "title": "Pakistan committed to 'negotiated and peaceful outcome' between US, Iran: DG ISPR",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/09/pakistan-committed-to-negotiated-and-peaceful-outcome-between-us-iran",
        "published": "2026-10-09T05:56:11.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Dawn",
        "title": "DG ISPR says Pakistan acting as an ‘honest broker’ in US-Iran war",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/09/dg-ispr-says-pakistan-acting-as-an-honest-broker-in-us-iran-war",
        "published": "2026-10-09T10:47:39.000Z"
      }
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}