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Pakistan has positioned itself as a central diplomatic intermediary in March, most prominently offering to host and mediate peace talks between the United States and Iran. The country’s prime minister reported delivering a U.S. proposal to Iran, and its foreign minister engaged in extensive shuttle diplomacy across the region, including with Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Egypt, and Qatar, to push for de-escalation. While Iran has publicly denied engaging in talks and some Iranian officials have dismissed Pakistan's role, the efforts have drawn praise from other regional actors and included discussions of a joint diplomatic push with several Arab states. Concurrently, Pakistan reaffirmed its defense partnership with Saudi Arabia through high-level military talks, with its prime minister pledging firm support for Riyadh.
On its eastern flank, Pakistan saw a reduction in tensions with Afghanistan, agreeing to a temporary pause in cross-border attacks during Eid al-Fitr. China offered to help mediate between the two neighbors, with reports indicating its efforts had already helped ease some fighting. Domestically, Pakistan rejected claims by the Afghan Taliban that it had broken a previous truce agreement. These parallel mediation tracks—one aimed at the U.S.-Iran conflict and the other at Pakistan-Afghanistan border issues—highlight Islamabad's active month in regional diplomacy, a role officials have described as that of a 'bridge builder'.
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IRPakistan has offered to act as a mediator and host peace talks between the United States and Iran. The country's prime minister said he has already spoken with the Iranian president, and Pakistan has delivered a US proposal to Iran, though a venue for the talks is not yet decided. In related comments, Pakistan's Foreign Minister Khawaja Asif mocked the US, suggesting the Strait of Hormuz would remain open even if conflict occurred. The talks are reportedly focused on de-escalating a month-long conflict and preventing a wider regional war.
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Pakistan is hosting a quadrilateral foreign ministers' meeting with Egypt and others to discuss regional tensions, particularly between the US and Iran. Iran's president has praised Pakistan's mediation efforts, though some Iranian officials have dismissed Pakistan's role as merely being a 'postman' for the US. The talks aim to address the broader conflict in the region.
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AFChina has offered to help mediate between Pakistan and Afghanistan to ease border tensions. The Chinese Foreign Ministry stated it is ready to make active efforts to facilitate reconciliation and has urged both countries to resolve their issues through talks, not force. Sources indicate that China's mediation efforts have already helped ease some of the fighting along the border. The situation between Pakistan and Afghanistan had reportedly reached a breaking point before this diplomatic intervention.
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Multiple reports say Pakistan is acting as a key intermediary between President Donald Trump and Iran. The reports claim Pakistan has conveyed a 15-point ceasefire plan from Trump to Iranian officials. Iran has publicly stated it will not hold talks with the U.S., despite these reported diplomatic efforts. The situation has drawn comparisons to past diplomatic channels, like Nixon's talks with China.
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