Pakistan conveys messages in indirect talks between US and Iran, says foreign minister

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar said on Thursday that indirect communication was taking place between the United States and Iran through messages transmitted by Pakistan, and that Türkiye and Egypt were also collaborating on diplomatic efforts aimed at easing tensions in the Middle East.

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“There has been unnecessary speculation in the media about peace talks to end the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. In reality, indirect talks between the United States and Iran are being carried out through messages conveyed by Pakistan,” he wrote.

He added that Washington had shared a series of proposals with Tehran. “In this context, the United States has shared 15 points, which are being deliberated by Iran. The brother countries of Turkiye and Egypt, among others, are also extending their support to this initiative.”

Foreign Minister Dar said Pakistan remained committed to diplomatic efforts to stabilize the region. “Pakistan remains fully committed to promoting peace and continues to make all possible efforts to ensure stability in the region and beyond. Dialogue and diplomacy are the only way forward!” he added.

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Earlier, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said there had been no direct negotiations with the United States, although messages had been exchanged through intermediaries.

“The messages that are transmitted through our friendly countries and that we respond by expressing our positions or issuing the necessary warnings is not called negotiation or dialogue,” Araqchi said in an interview with state television on Wednesday. “It’s just an exchange of messages through our friends.”

Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump said Iran was eager to reach a deal to end nearly four weeks of fighting, a claim that contradicted Tehran’s position.

Iranian officials have said they are reviewing a U.S. proposal but have no intention of starting formal talks to end the conflict.

Meanwhile, Foreign Minister Dar also continued his diplomatic engagements with other counterparts amid ongoing efforts to defuse tensions.

The Foreign Ministry said it spoke with its Jordanian counterpart, Ayman Safadi, a day ago.

“The two counterparts discussed the prevailing regional situation and underlined the urgent need to de-escalate tensions. DPM/FM reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to support all efforts for regional peace and stability. Both leaders agreed to remain in close touch on developments.”

He also spoke with Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan about the latest regional developments.

“DPM/FM underlined the importance of sustained diplomatic efforts to reduce tension and reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to regional peace and stability. Both sides agreed to remain in close contact.”