Pakistan still central to Iran-US diplomacy

Pakistan working silently to find 'new formula' to break US-Iran deadlock on Strait of Hormuz, nuclear program: Sources

'Both sides are actively engaged in back-channel diplomacy, conveying formulas and counter-formulas through Pakistan to reach an agreement," say Pakistani sources

Pakistan still central to Iran-US diplomacy

With chances of imminent talks between Iran and the United States diminished, the focus has also shifted away from Islamabad, at least for now. Pakistan has remained in the global spotlight since the US and Iran first agreed to a temporary ceasefire three weeks ago, which led to the groundbreaking direct talks between the two adversaries since 1979. During the last 10 days or so, Pakistan twice came close to arranging another round of talks. But…

Pakistan emerges as quiet broker in US-Iran talks

Pakistan is quietly working behind the scenes to help ease tensions between the United States and Iran, as both sides remain locked in a diplomatic deadlock over key issues, including the Strait of Hormuz and Iran’s nuclear programme, according to government sources. Sources said that Islamabad is playing a discreet role in facilitating backchannel communication between Washington and Tehran. Both sides are reportedly exchanging proposals and co…