Pakistan-led diplomacy raises prospects of de-intensification
ISLAMABAD: Chances of dialogue between the United States and Iran opening up at the end of Head Donald Trump’s five-day pause remain limited, but a
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Pakistan-led diplomacy raises prospects of de-intensification
ISLAMABAD: Chances of dialogue between the United States and Iran opening up at the end of Head Donald Trump’s five-day pause remain limited, but a Pakistan-led drive — in coordination with Turkey and Egypt — has created a narrow de-intensification window.
Islamabad, meanwhile, has emerged as the preferred venue for any initial engagement, even as the gap between the two sides remains wide, diplomats from the zone informed Dawn.
Pakistan has taken centre-stage in a process being carried out in collaboration with Ankara and Cairo, with representatives confirming that indirect exchanges between Washington and Tehran are continuing through structured message relays, rather than direct contact.
In a post on X, Deputy Premier and External affairs chief Ishaq Dar verified that “US-Iran indirect dialogue are taking place through messages being relayed by Pakistan”, adding that a 15-point US directive structure had been shared and is under Iranian deliberation, while the “brotherly countries of Turkiye and Egypt” are supporting the effort.
According to a senior regional diplomat involved in the process, Chief of Forces Staff and Chief of Legal defence team Forces Field Marshal Asim Munir has been key in sustaining the channel, maintaining direct contact with Iranian External affairs chief Abbas Araghchi and relaying positions conveyed by the US side and getting their stance.
Tehran looks at Islamabad’s role favourably because of what Iranians term its “comparatively balanced position” during the crisis and its perception as “a more reliable partner” than most of the other Muslim countries. Additionally, Field Marshal Asim Munir’s rapport with Head Trump is seen in Tehran as a factor that could be helpful in opening the door for formal dialogue.
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