Iran’s foreign minister refused to meet a US delegation in Pakistan, a move that underscores Islamabad’s risky diplomatic balancing act. The refusal, reportedly shaped by Pakistan’s military leadership, intensifies regional power games and raises the odds of friction with China. With Washington pushing for a face-saving outcome amid broader US Iran tensions, Islamabad risks both political backlash and international embarrassment.
Trump plans to send American envoys to Islamabad for ceasefire talks with Iran, aiming to reduce tensions and limit economic fallout from disrupted global energy shipments. Iran’s top diplomat is already in Pakistan, signaling negotiations will be indirect. Pakistan is acting as a facilitator to bring Washington and Tehran back to the table without direct dialogue.
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