Washington: Pakistan is intensifying diplomatic efforts to ease tensions in the ongoing West Asia conflict, with Asim Munir reportedly engaging in discussions with Donald Trump as part of a broader push to facilitate dialogue between Washington and Tehran.
According to a report by the Financial Times, Islamabad is positioning itself as a key intermediary, offering to host high-level talks between US officials and Iranian representatives in the near future.
The initiative comes amid heightened hostilities involving the United States, Israel and Iran, with diplomatic channels gaining urgency as the conflict deepens. Pakistan’s outreach reportedly includes back-channel communication aimed at reducing tensions and exploring possibilities for negotiation.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has also been actively involved, maintaining contact with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian as part of the country’s diplomatic engagement.
The report indicates that Pakistan is working in coordination with regional players such as Turkey and Egypt to facilitate indirect communication between the two sides. Efforts are said to involve key figures including US envoy Steve Witkoff and Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi.
While Tehran has denied holding direct talks with the United States, it has acknowledged receiving messages through intermediary nations and responding in accordance with its official stance.
Analysts suggest that Pakistan’s relatively neutral position—without hosting US military bases and avoiding direct involvement in the conflict—has enhanced its credibility as a potential mediator.
As diplomatic activity intensifies, Islamabad’s role, along with that of other regional actors, is being closely watched as efforts continue to find a path toward de-escalation and possible negotiations.
