ISLAMABAD – Pakistan is playing key behind-the-scenes role in facilitating indirect diplomatic contact between United States and Iran, mainly through backchannel communication, message exchange, and hosting informal talks rather than acting as a formal mediator.
As part of these developments, Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir is emerging as key figure in the evolving diplomatic process and may visit Iran as early as tomorrow. During this potential visit, it is expected that an announcement could be made confirming that the final draft agreement has been completed, marking a significant moment in the ongoing negotiations.
🔴 Serious efforts are underway to finalize a draft agreement between Iran and the US, Al Arabiya sources say
🔴 Pakistan’s army chief may visit Iran tomorrow to announce that the final draft agreement has been completed
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The visit could serve as high-level diplomatic milestone, where the completion of the final version of agreement may be officially declared, further highlighting Pakistan’s involvement in facilitating communication between the concerned parties.
Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi also visited Iran for second time within a week amid intensified backchannel engagement between Islamabad and Tehran amid the ongoing regional diplomatic developments.
A new round of negotiations is planned to take place in Islamabad after the Hajj season. This upcoming phase of talks is expected to continue discussions related to the agreement and its implementation framework. The reports stressed that the process is still ongoing, and details remain subject to confirmation, with no official statements yet issued by the governments involved.
In this role, Pakistan has been helping relay proposals and responses between United States and Iran, supporting efforts to keep dialogue open despite limited direct communication between the two sides.
Reports suggest that Islamabad has also been considered a venue for indirect negotiations, where diplomatic meetings and follow-up discussions have taken place, including extended rounds that reportedly lasted many hours without producing a final agreement but helped maintain engagement.
These efforts are described as contributing to a temporary easing of tensions and encouraging continued negotiations instead of escalation, forming more of a “pause-for-talks” arrangement rather than a formal peace deal.
Pakistan’s involvement reflects its broader strategic aim of strengthening its position as a regional diplomatic bridge and enhancing its relevance in Middle Eastern stability efforts by maintaining balanced relations with both sides.
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