Islamabad pushes coordinated diplomacy as regional tensions rise and mediation efforts expand
Pakistan has intensified diplomatic efforts amid rising tensions in the Middle East, with the Pakistan positioning itself as a potential facilitator for talks between the Iran and the United States. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Pakistan has described the regional situation as highly dangerous, urging sustained diplomatic engagement to prevent further escalation.
According to spokesperson Tahir Hussain Andrabi, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar has informed international partners about the possibility of holding Iran–US negotiations in Islamabad, with support from friendly countries.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs Pakistan said Pakistan and China have jointly proposed a five-point peace plan focusing on ceasefire efforts, humanitarian access, and protection of maritime routes, including the Strait of Hormuz.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has maintained high-level contact with global leaders, including the Masoud Pezeshkian, António Guterres, and EU Council President António Costa, while discussions also involved officials from China, Turkey, Qatar, and Indonesia. Officials say Islamabad’s mediation efforts continue to gain international attention as regional diplomacy accelerates.

