Islamabad Activates Diplomatic Channels to Restart US-Iran Talks

Pakistan has stepped up its outreach as the ceasefire between the Islamic Republic and the United States nears its final days, with reports pointing to renewed diplomatic activity aimed at restarting talks.

According to The Associated Press (AP), which cited two Pakistani officials involved in the process, Islamabad has significantly increased its contact with both Tehran and Washington over the past 24 hours in an attempt to facilitate a fresh round of negotiations on Tuesday.

The officials spoke on condition of anonymity, as they were not authorized to speak publicly.

These developments come amid rising tensions in the region, particularly around the Strait of Hormuz, following the IRGC’s attack on an Indian cargo ship and the U.S. military’s seizure of a vessel linked to the Islamic Republic.

On Sunday, April 19, U.S. President Donald Trump said American negotiators were set to arrive in Islamabad on Monday, April 20, for a new round of talks. However, the Islamic Republic’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs maintained that the presence of U.S. representatives in Islamabad is a matter for them alone, adding that the Islamic Republic has no plans to re-engage in talks with the United States.