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Pakistan Mediates US-Iran Talks

Pakistan Mediates US-Iran Talks

The shuttle diplomacy by Pakistani leaders comes at a critical juncture as the current 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon offers a window for broader negotiations.

Munir's meetings with top Iranian officials are aimed at ironing out differences over nuclear enrichment and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.

While no official date has been set for a second round of formal talks in Islamabad, mediators are optimistic that a deal could be reached quickly.

The role of Pakistan as a 'soft power' broker has been highlighted by a wave of AI-generated memes showing Vice President JD Vance visiting local landmarks in Islamabad.

Asim Munir Inter Services Public Relations Pakistan, CC BY-SA 4.0
Asim Munir
Pakistan Army General and Field Marshal
Pakistan
Sovereign state in South Asia
Iran
Country in Western Asia
Shehbaz Sharif
Prime Minister of Pakistan from 2022 to 2023 and since 2024
Islamabad
Capital city of Pakistan