Pakistan Leads Multinational Mediation Effort to Broker US-Iran Peace Talks

Pakistan has taken a leading role in mediating peace between the US and Iran.

“Islamabad, Pakistan – Pakistan intends to continue to nudge the United States and Iran towards negotiations aimed at ending their war, but the Ministry of Foreign Affairs acknowledges “obstacles” in its efforts”

Al Jazeera

Both the US and Iran have expressed confidence in Pakistan's role as a neutral intermediary.

Al Jazeera

Pakistan hosted a regional foreign ministerial meeting with Saudi Arabia, Egypt, and Turkey.

Iran has allowed 20 Pakistani-flagged vessels to transit the Strait of Hormuz.

Pakistan enjoys relatively good relations with both Washington and Tehran.

China expressed support for Pakistan's role and readiness to cooperate.

Al-Monitor

Iranian Parliament Speaker rejected talks in Pakistan as a cover for US military presence.

The Atlantic Council described US-Israeli strikes as a major shift towards regime change.

“Beijing / Anadolu Agency The Chinese government has expressed its support for the planned Pakistan-led negotiations to end the war between the United States–Israel and Iran”

Anadolu Ajansı

Trump's threats to bomb Iran back to the Stone Ages undermine trust.

Significant questions remain about the leverage Pakistan can exert.

The war has disrupted global commerce, with oil prices soaring due to the Strait of Hormuz.

Pakistan's negotiation of passage for its vessels is a concrete benefit for regional trade.

CNN Arabic

Pressure mounts to translate diplomatic overtures into actionable plans.