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Pakistan reaffirms mediation role between Washington and Tehran at United Nations

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Pakistan insists it will persist in acting as a sincere mediator to ease tensions between the US and Iran.

What's new · 4d agoThe Pakistani prime minister reiterated his country's mediation resolve during high-level meetings at the United Nations General Assembly.

Pakistan's prime minister stated at the United Nations that his government remains fully committed to bridging the gap between Washington and Tehran despite earlier unpredictable setbacks. This follows diplomatic visits by Pakistani leadership to Tehran for bilateral talks with Iranian counterparts. Islamabad maintains that it will continue its efforts as an honest mediator to lower regional friction.

The Pakistani interior minister traveled to Tehran for discussions with Iranian officials amid growing regional anxieties.
The Pakistani prime minister met with the Iranian president on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly.
Islamabad previously signed a memorandum of understanding with Washington and Tehran before subsequent unpredictable events disrupted progress.

Timeline

Sep 21Pakistan's interior minister traveled to Tehran for official discussions with Iranian counterparts.
Sep 22The Iranian president met with the visiting Pakistani interior minister in Tehran.
Sep 24The Pakistani prime minister addressed the United Nations regarding ongoing mediation efforts.

Why it matters

Mediating between Washington and Tehran is a delicate diplomatic balancing act for Islamabad, which shares a border with Iran and maintains strategic ties with Western powers.

What outlets agree on

Pakistani officials are actively engaging in high-level diplomatic missions with Iran to revive diplomacy and manage rising regional tensions involving the United States.

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