US, Israeli, and Iranian negotiators have arrived in Pakistan for peace negotiations. While peace is preferred, God’s Word tells us the evil in Iran will not fully go away. Regardless of potential peace agreements, Iran will ultimately join Russia, Turkey and others in an epic invasion of Israel in which only the Lord Himself will prevail. (Ezekiel 38)

Peace may be the subject of negotiations in Pakistan, but true, lasting peace will not come until the Prince of Peace comes on the scene. Here is a sampling of why:

Pakistan - the thief who became the policeman - and now also the mediator While Israel continues to operate in Lebanon, talks between the US and Iran are set to begin in Islamabad. Who is hosting? Pakistan - the country that possesses the first Islamic nuclear bomb. 

A brief reminder of Pakistan’s nuclear history: Pakistan deceived the world about its nuclear program and, in 1998, successfully developed its first nuclear weapon. The architect of the program, Abdul Qadeer Khan, later established a “black market network” that proliferated nuclear technology and expertise to multiple countries - including Iran. In the early 2000s, he supplied Iran with hundreds of P-1 and P-2 centrifuges, along with blueprints and critical know-how - precisely what accelerated Iran’s nuclear program during its most formative years. Iran learned from Pakistan how to “buy time” with the West - how to construct underground facilities - and how to transition from sanctions to deterrence as a threshold nuclear state. 

And now? That same Pakistan - deeply entangled in Iran’s nuclear development - is positioning itself as a “neutral mediator” between Trump and Tehran. Why? Because it has clear interests - a long border with Iran - a significant Shia population at home (around 15-20%) - a severe economic crisis - and a desire to secure American aid in exchange for “stability,” while avoiding sanctions as a partner of Iran. 

This is less mediation and more a smokescreen designed to preserve whatever remains of Iran’s nuclear progress. Iran seeks breathing room to continue enrichment. Pakistan seeks legitimacy and economic relief. The US (under Trump) seeks the appearance of diplomatic progress - rather than direct confrontation. 

All parties understand each other - and each knows who is deceiving whom and when. The real question is whether Trump will choose to accept some of these deceptions in order to secure a deal. For Israel, the implication is clear: Do not trust “Pakistani guarantees.” Do not trust a “two-week ceasefire.” The reality on the ground - enrichment, missiles, proxies - outweighs any declarations made in Islamabad. Those who enabled Iran’s nuclear capabilities cannot suddenly become their gatekeepers. 

This paradox is a reminder: in geopolitics, there are no friends - only interests. And for Israel, the interest must remain singular: preventing a nuclear Iran at all costs - even if it means friction with Trump, should he be drawn into the Pakistani trap. 

~Shlomo Filber, reposted on Amir Tsarfati's Telegram account, 4/10/2026

Be diligent, Christian friends. Regardless of chaos in our world, we have the Lord’s promise that He will never leave or forsake us (Hebrews 13:5), but will walk with us through every trial (Isaiah 43:2). Be in prayer this weekend as negotiations take place, asking the Lord to grant wisdom where none seems to be.

Also know that He will come for us soon (Luke 21:28)! Keep looking for the Blessed Hope! (Titus 2:11-14)