Pakistan says it is mediating US-Iran talks

Pakistan has announced it is mediating indirect talks between the United States and Iran focused on ending the war, according to Pakistani officials. The mediation effort positions Pakistan as a diplomatic intermediary in one of the region's most volatile conflicts, where direct US-Iran negotiations have historically been fraught. Pakistan's involvement reflects broader regional pressure to de-escalate tensions and find a negotiated settlement rather than continued military conflict. The talks would represent a potential shift toward diplomacy after months of heightened US-Iran military confrontations. Success would require both Washington and Tehran to move beyond longstanding grievances and agree on terms for ending hostilities.