Pakistan has facilitated indirect communication between the United States and Iran over the past two days. The diplomatic efforts come at a critical time as concerns over potential military escalation continue to grow.
In this regard, senior officials from the three countries held separate meetings with White House envoy Steve Witkoff and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi.
These engagements are part of ongoing mediation efforts aimed at de-escalating tensions and addressing key unresolved issues between Washington and Tehran.
In this sense, sources familiar with the discussions indicated that the talks are progressing steadily, with a primary focus on preventing further conflict and exploring avenues for a broader resolution.
In addition, the US President Donald Trump announced on Monday that he would delay planned military strikes targeting Iranian power plants and energy infrastructure.
The decision, he said, followed what he characterized as “productive conversations” with Iranian counterparts. The announcement appeared to ease immediate market concerns, with major US stock indexes expected to open higher.
However, Iran has disputed claims of direct or indirect communication. The country’s Fars News Agency, citing an unnamed source, stated that no messages had been exchanged with the United States, either directly or through intermediaries.
The denial mentions the complex and often opaque nature of diplomatic interactions between the two nations.
