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Pakistan acknowledges 'obstacles' to US-Iran mediation but will continue efforts
·Islamabad, Pakistan
Pakistan publicly acknowledged significant obstacles to its ongoing US-Iran mediation role but reaffirmed its commitment to continuing shuttle diplomacy between Washington and Tehran.
Pakistani officials acknowledged on April 3 that significant obstacles remained in their effort to mediate between the United States and Iran, but reaffirmed Pakistan's commitment to continuing the effort. Pakistan has been one of the few countries maintaining active backchannel engagement between the two sides since the conflict began. The acknowledgment of obstacles reflects the difficulty of bridging the gap between Iran's demand for sanctions relief and ceasefire, and the US insistence on Hormuz reopening and nuclear concessions. Despite the obstacles, Pakistan's continued engagement keeps a diplomatic channel open that could prove critical if either side decides to pursue a negotiated off-ramp.
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Actor responses
Iran values Pakistan's continued mediation efforts — maintains dialogue channel with Islamabad despite acknowledged obstacles.
US monitors Pakistan's mediation acknowledgment — Washington maintains that any ceasefire requires Hormuz reopening and verifiable nuclear concessions.
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