Pakistan’s Foreign Office (FO) on Thursday firmly denied reports alleging that Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar shared intelligence about Iran’s nuclear programme during his recent meeting with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio in Washington.
Speaking at a weekly briefing, FO spokesperson Tahir Andrabi described the claims as “baseless and speculative,” saying they appeared intended to undermine ongoing diplomatic efforts. He clarified that discussions between Dar and Rubio focused on regional peace, stability, and diplomatic solutions to current challenges, and that no intelligence information was exchanged.
The reports emerged after former CIA analyst Larry Johnson cited an unnamed source claiming Dar had conveyed messages about Iran’s possible nuclear intentions. However, Rubio dismissed the allegations during a congressional hearing, stating he was unaware of any such communication and would have known if it had occurred.
The FO also welcomed continued US engagement in regional peace efforts, particularly its role in supporting the ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon, while urging media outlets to avoid spreading unverified reports that could complicate sensitive diplomatic initiatives.
