Pakistan has been invited to participate in upcoming Iran-US talks aimed at easing rising tensions between Tehran and Washington, the Foreign Office confirmed on Tuesday.
Responding to a query, Foreign Office spokesperson Tahir Andrabi said Pakistan had received a formal invitation for the talks underlining Islamabad’s growing diplomatic role in regional de-escalation efforts.
Diplomatic sources said Pakistan’s participation is viewed as important, as Islamabad has been quietly facilitating dialogue between the two sides.
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar is expected to attend the meeting, which is likely to take place in Turkiye on Friday.
Pakistan’s role in regional de-escalation efforts
According to private media, the talks will be held at the foreign ministers’ level though the exact format remains unclear.
A regional official told Reuters that the priority is to prevent any conflict and reduce tensions adding that several regional countries have also been invited.
These include Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Egypt, Oman and the United Arab Emirates.
US outlet Axios reported that Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi is expected to meet US envoy Steve Witkoff in Istanbul to discuss a possible agreement related to Iran’s nuclear program.
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian confirmed that he has instructed Araghchi to pursue fair and equitable negotiations provided the process remains free from threats and unreasonable demands.
US president Donald Trump has said Washington is hopeful of reaching an understanding with Iran, while also warning of serious consequences if talks fail.
Araghchi, in an interview with CNN, said Iran agrees on the principle of no nuclear weapons and expects sanctions relief in return but warned that Tehran is prepared for conflict if negotiations collapse.
Turkiye has been actively pushing for diplomacy, while Saudi Arabia, the UAE and Jordan have assured Iran that their territory will not be used for any military action.
Pakistan’s inclusion in the talks highlights its continued engagement in regional diplomacy aimed at preventing further escalation.
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