Pakistan Leads Regional Push for Iran-US Talks While Iran Demands Trust
Key Takeaways
- Pakistan hosts four-nation talks with Turkey, Saudi Arabia, Egypt to push US-Iran diplomacy.
- Efforts center on de-escalating tensions and reopening the Strait of Hormuz.
- Pakistan positions itself as mediator and venue for US-Iran talks.
Pakistan Mediation Effort
Turkey, Saudi Arabia, Egypt and Pakistan launched two-day consultations in Islamabad.
“Islamabad, Pakistan – The US-Israel war on Iran has not paused”
Sharif held a 90-minute phone call with Iranian President Pezeshkian.
Pezeshkian stressed confidence-building measures would be required.
Quad Talks and Confidence-Building
The Islamabad meeting evolved from a mechanism first discussed in Riyadh.
Pakistan acted as the central interlocutor between Iran and the US.
Iran agreed to allow 20 more Pakistani-flagged ships to pass the Strait of Hormuz.
Pakistani Peace Framework
Pakistan presented a 15-point peace framework to Iran and the US.
Iran’s Pezeshkian thanked Pakistan for its mediation efforts.
Analysts noted Islamabad’s unique position with good ties to both sides.
Iran's Demand for Trust
Iran emphasized confidence-building and trust as prerequisites.
Pezeshkian recalled Iran had been bombed during talks.
Talks on one hand, strikes on the other remains a contradiction.
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