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Pakistan has been the principal mediator in recent indirect contacts between Washington and Tehran after hosting a round of abortive face-to-face talks last month. “Both sides are now more amenable to suggestions
diplomatic efforts continue, with the mediators [Pakistan](https://www.theguardian.com/world/pakistan) passing to Iran a brief memorandum that the US has said could act as a basis for a more solid ceasefire allowing new talks. During
Iran to enter into peace negotiations. Zamir Akram, a former Pakistani ambassador, said Pakistan’s embassy in Washington had represented Iranian interests there since the 1979 revolution, while Pakistan had set up secret talks
Diplomatic engagement continued through Pakistan, which stepped up its efforts to persuade the two parties to show flexibility and maintain back-channel communications in order to narrow the gaps in their positions. The Islamabad talks
Pakistan, Iran has in recent weeks sought multistage negotiations, with a preliminary deal aimed at ending the war, and negotiations on the White House’s demands that Tehran end its nuclear programme pushed for later
recent days been putting more pressure on Beijing to use its influence with Iran to exert pressure, and really pressure Iran to come to the table to end the war, and certainly end its closure
diplomatic efforts are unfolding against a ticking clock. Under the 1973 War Powers Resolution, Trump faces a [May 1 deadline](/news/2026/4/24/trumps-may-1-deadline-can-he-continue-war-on-iran-after-that) to obtain congressional authorisation to continue military operations against Iran, now in their ninth
diplomats have engaged in a frantic push in recent days to prevent a return to violence between Iran, Israel and the US. The current ceasefire with Iran declared by Donald Trump earlier this month
recent years,” Saleem said. Tariq Rashid Khan, a former major-general who later served as Pakistan’s ambassador to Brunei, described the dialogues as essential infrastructure rather than diplomatic progress. “Track-1.5 and Track
Pakistan’s mediation efforts Trump said Iran had “offered a lot, but not enough”, while adding on Sunday that Iranian leaders “can come to us, or they can call us” if they wanted to resume
talks from the very beginning so that it can maintain the naval blockade during negotiations and keep it as an effective card,” he said. “This is a deep structural gap: Iran is seeking a long
recent fighting – in Maaroub, southern Lebanon, on Sunday. Photograph: Scott Peterson/Getty Images In other key developments: - **Iran gave the US a new proposal** **on reopening the strait and ending the war, with nuclear negotiations postponed
talks with the US in April, also highlighted the financial cost of the war for Americans, albeit with a more mocking tone. “So, you’re funding [Pete] Hegseth the failed TV host at rates unheard
recent weeks, there have been repeated claims of progress, but a deal has stayed out of reach. Trump has repeatedly set deadlines for Tehran and then backed off. But he’s also previously indicated
Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, who is credited for mediating the U.S.-Iran ceasefire, also [welcomed the truce](https://x.com/CMShehbaz/status/2045029468595433644?s=20), calling it a step toward "sustainable peace" and reaffirmed his country's support
Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, who is credited for mediating the U.S.-Iran ceasefire, also [welcomed the truce](https://x.com/CMShehbaz/status/2045029468595433644?s=20), calling it a step toward "sustainable peace" and reaffirmed his country's support
recent hours have cast uncertainty over Tehran’s participation, as the deadline nears for the end of the two-week ceasefire. Unlike the first round of talks held in Islamabad on April 11, the upcoming
talks](/news/liveblog/2026/5/7/iran-war-live-trump-says-deal-with-tehran-possible-israel-bombs-beirut)” with Iran and suggested a deal to end the conflict could be within reach, as Tehran says it is still reviewing a US proposal delivered through mediator Pakistan. Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman
recently that Iran collects $ 2 million fees from some vessels passing through the strait. Trump called the move "extortion." The U.S. military [said Tuesday](https://x.com/CENTCOM/status/2044067513625936190?s=20) 10,000 U.S. service members , more than
diplomatic logistics linked to talks in Islamabad between senior US and Iranian officials on April 11. Pakistan said both Iranian and US aircraft used the base. “The Iranian aircraft currently parked in Pakistan arrived during