Pakistan offers to host U.S.-Iran talks
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Pakistan offers to host diplomatic talks between United States and Iran, though neither country has confirmed participation.
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Pakistan has offered to host diplomatic talks between the United States and Iran, according to an official Pakistani statement, though neither Washington nor Tehran has publicly confirmed their participation or interest. The offer comes amid ongoing tensions between the two countries, which have included military strikes and regional proxy conflicts over the past year. Pakistan's willingness to serve as a neutral venue signals potential diplomatic openings, though the silence from both the U.S. and Iran leaves uncertain whether either side intends to accept. A senior analyst from the Center for Strategic and International Studies noted the development carries significance for regional stability, though substantive negotiations remain far from certain at this stage.
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Pakistan made a public offer to host U.S.-Iran talks; neither Washington nor Tehran has publicly confirmed interest or participation.
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