The United States is pushing to advance ceasefire negotiations with Iran through Pakistan, with President Donald Trump emphasizing the importance of continuing communication via Islamabad, according to the White House.
The development places Pakistan at the center of ongoing diplomatic efforts between Washington and Tehran, with US officials signaling a preference to maintain a single, consistent mediation channel.
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said Pakistan has played a decisive role in facilitating dialogue between the two sides and remains the primary intermediary in the process.
“I just want to make one point that’s important to the President. The Pakistanis have been incredible mediators throughout this process and we really appreciate their friendship and their efforts to bring this deal to a close,” she said.
Leavitt added that Pakistan is currently the only mediator engaged in the negotiations despite interest from other countries.
“So they are the only mediator in this negotiation while there have been many countries around the world who want to offer their help,” she said.
“The President feels it’s important to continue to streamline this communication through the Pakistanis and so that’s what continues to take place,” she added, underscoring Washington’s intent to sustain Pakistan’s central role.
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The remarks come as diplomatic activity intensifies across multiple capitals, with Pakistan simultaneously engaging regional stakeholders to support renewed talks.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif met Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in Jeddah, where discussions focused on regional stability and backing for ongoing US–Iran negotiations facilitated by Pakistan.
In parallel, Pakistan’s Army Chief Asim Munir arrived in Tehran for direct engagement with Iranian leadership, in an effort to carry forward proposals and revive stalled dialogue following earlier inconclusive talks.
The coordinated civilian and military outreach reflects Pakistan’s dual-track diplomacy aimed at sustaining engagement with both Washington and Tehran while securing regional support.
The White House has also indicated that the next round of US–Iran talks is likely to take place in Pakistan, reinforcing Islamabad’s position as a preferred venue for negotiations.
An initial round of talks held in Islamabad earlier this month marked a rare instance of direct engagement between the United States and Iran but ended without a breakthrough, prompting renewed diplomatic efforts.
Despite the lack of immediate progress, officials maintain that communication channels remain open, with Pakistan continuing to facilitate dialogue amid fragile ceasefire conditions and broader regional tensions.
The outcome of the next round of talks is expected to carry significant implications for regional stability and global energy security, as efforts continue to prevent escalation and sustain diplomatic momentum.
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