Pakistan and Iran are considering potential avenues to resume negotiations with the United States, according to Reuters, citing sources familiar with recent discussions. This move is part of a broader diplomatic initiative facilitated by China.
Last week, Pakistani Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar held discussions with Chinese officials regarding the Middle East initiative. Reports suggest Islamabad is evaluating methods to mediate a return to US-Iran dialogue, with the ultimate goal of de-escalating regional tensions.
“China is concerned because attacks on Gulf states and potential disruptions to the Strait of Hormuz threaten their strategic interests,” a Pakistani government official noted. As Iran’s primary trading partner and its largest consumer of crude oil, any instability in regional trade or energy corridors significantly impacts Beijing’s economic security.
In a recent diplomatic surge, Iranian Interior Minister Eskandar Momeni visited Islamabad. Momeni, a figure closely aligned with the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, met with Pakistani officials and Army Chief Asim Munir earlier this week, according to official government statements.
Despite these movements, sources indicate significant hurdles remain. A primary condition for any renewed diplomatic engagement with Washington is reportedly the immediate cessation of ongoing military operations.
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