US Senator Lindsey Graham has raised fresh criticism of Pakistan’s foreign policy stance, questioning its suitability as a regional mediator and linking the issue to broader tensions involving Iran and Israel.

In a post on X, Graham described Pakistan as a “problematic” mediator, citing long-standing hostility toward Israel and expressing concern over its diplomatic positioning. He also made unverified claims regarding Iranian military aircraft allegedly being present at Pakistani air bases and referenced past statements by senior Pakistani officials opposing Israel.

The senator further pointed to recent remarks by Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Asif, who reiterated that Islamabad would not consider joining the Abraham Accords or normalizing relations with Israel. Graham said the sentiment reflects a consistent policy stance and urged Pakistan to respond to calls by former US President Donald Trump for wider participation in the accords framework.

Pakistan has repeatedly maintained that it does not recognize Israel and will not engage in normalization unless an independent Palestinian state is established. Officials have also emphasized that the country’s passport restrictions on travel to Israel remain in place, underscoring the continuity of its policy.

The comments come amid renewed US diplomatic efforts to expand the Abraham Accords, which have already brought several Arab states into formal relations with Israel. As Washington pushes for broader regional alignment, Pakistan’s position continues to draw attention in US political discourse, particularly among lawmakers critical of its stance on Israel and its potential role in Middle East mediation.