Pakistan says its mediation has helped produce progress in weeks-long Iran–US talks aimed at ending the war. Pakistani Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar told reporters that 'both sides welcomed the progress achieved through sustained diplomatic engagement' after a call with EU foreign policy officials. The U.S. called off threatened strikes and described a deal as imminent, while Tehran responded cautiously but said a negotiating text was largely finalized. Diplomats now aim to finalize text and agree on implementation.
Pakistan Signals Breakthrough in Iran–US Talks as Negotiating Text Nears Finalization
FILE PHOTO - Journalists arrive at the media centre in Islamabad's heavily guarded red zone ahead of the talks between Iran and the US. (is associated with: «Mediator Pakistan signals progress in Iran-US talks») Qamar Zaman/dpa
Pakistan, acting as a mediator, said on Friday that weeks-long negotiations between the United States and Iran aimed at ending the war are showing tangible progress.
Following a phone conversation with EU foreign policy officials, Pakistani Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar said the two sides 'welcomed the progress achieved through sustained diplomatic engagement.' His office posted on X that participants 'expressed hope that these efforts will soon lead to a durable understanding and peaceful resolution.'
Messages between the warring parties have repeatedly been routed via Islamabad in recent weeks. In April, representatives from the United States and Iran met in Pakistan's capital as part of ongoing shuttle diplomacy.
On Thursday, U.S. President Donald Trump called off threatened renewed strikes against Iran and spoke of an imminent deal. Tehran responded cautiously but said a negotiating text had been largely finalized.
What Comes Next
Diplomats say the immediate task is to finalize the negotiating text and convert diplomatic momentum into a concrete, verifiable agreement. Pakistan has portrayed its mediation efforts as bearing fruit, while both Washington and Tehran continue to signal guarded optimism.
Note: Officials described progress but stopped short of announcing a final agreement, leaving timelines and implementation details unclear.
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