Pakistan and Egypt increase diplomatic outreach to defuse rising tensions between the United States and Iran, as deadline for potential strikes looms.
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Egypt have intensified diplomatic efforts to broker a ceasefire between the United States and Iran as tensions rise ahead of a reported deadline for possible military action, according to a report by Bloomberg.
The report said both countries have increased high-level contacts in the past 24 hours, making multiple phone calls aimed at reducing tensions between Washington and Tehran.
Citing diplomatic sources, Bloomberg reported that Islamabad and Cairo are actively exchanging messages between the two sides in an effort to prevent further escalation.
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday that Vice President JD Vance was engaged in backchannel communication with Iran through Pakistan, signaling a potential diplomatic opening despite heightened rhetoric.
Egypt’s foreign minister also confirmed holding talks on Tuesday with U.S. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff and Pakistan’s Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar as part of ongoing efforts to ease tensions.
However, a senior Iranian source told a news agency that while messages from Pakistan are continuing, Washington’s stance has not softened, indicating limited progress so far.
The latest developments come amid growing concerns of a possible military confrontation, with regional and global stakeholders urging restraint and a return to diplomacy. Pakistan has repeatedly emphasized the need for dialogue and peaceful resolution, positioning itself as a mediator in the crisis.
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