Pak, Iran Explore New Talks With US In China-Initiated Push: Report
Pakistan is acting as a potential mediator between the US and Iran, following a push from China to resolve regional tensions. The initiative aims to address the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, which is negatively impacting Chinese trade interests.
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This highlights China's growing influence as a diplomatic broker in the Middle East and the complex balancing act Pakistan faces between its regional allies and economic backers.
Pakistan is exploring a path towards a resumption of stalled US-Iran talks over ending their nearly five-month-old war, three Pakistani sources said, following a push initiated by China.Exploratory discussions took place during a visit by Iran's Interior Minister Eskandar Momeni to Islamabad this week - his second within the last 10 days, the sources said.Momeni, who is considered close to Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps, met with Pakistani government leaders and army chief Asim Munir this week, according to Pakistani government statements.All three sources cautioned that the obstacles to any talks with the US remain high.Strait Of Hormuz Closure Hitting ChinaPakistan has found itself in an increasingly complicated situation as a potential future mediator.
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