Pakistan Says U.S.-Iran Talks Continue on De-escalation and Hormuz
ISLAMABAD-Pakistan said on Thursday that negotiations between the United States and Iran remain underway, with discussions focused on reducing regional tensions and issues related to the Strait of Hormuz, as Islamabad continued efforts to preserve a diplomatic framework aimed at preventing further escalation.
Pakistani Foreign Ministry spokesperson Tahir Andrabi told reporters in Islamabad that talks between the parties were “ongoing,” particularly on de-escalation and the strategic waterway, which has become a focal point amid heightened conflict across the Middle East.
Andrabi said Pakistan was working to bring all parties back to the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), which serves as the basis for the current diplomatic process.
He added that Islamabad was encouraging all sides to fully honor their commitments under the agreement, including holding technical-level discussions as envisaged in the memorandum.
Pakistan has positioned itself as a mediator in efforts to ease tensions between Washington and Tehran, with officials emphasizing dialogue and diplomatic engagement as the preferred path to reducing the risk of a broader regional confrontation.
The Strait of Hormuz, through which a significant share of global oil shipments passes, has remained at the center of international concern as heightened military tensions have raised fears of disruption to maritime traffic and energy supplies.
Islamabad did not disclose further details about the negotiations, including the timetable for additional meetings or the specific issues being discussed during the technical talks.
Neither U.S. nor Iranian officials commented immediately on Andrabi’s remarks.
The latest comments from Pakistan come as diplomatic efforts continue alongside heightened military activity across the Middle East, with regional and international actors seeking to prevent the conflict from widening further.
