Islamabad(The COW News Digital)Recent diplomatic engagements between the United States and Iran have reportedly been facilitated by Pakistan, Turkey, and Egypt, according to a report by the US-based news platform Axios. The development highlights growing international efforts to ease tensions between the two countries amid an increasingly fragile regional environment.
Axios reporter Barak Ravid revealed that the latest round of US-Iran discussions took place with the support of these three countries, which are actively engaged in relaying messages between Washington and Tehran. The report, also cited by Reuters, indicates that this backchannel diplomacy is aimed at creating conditions for a more formal and direct dialogue.
According to Ravid, mediating countries are working to arrange a high-level meeting in Islamabad later this week. The proposed meeting could involve US Vice President J.D. Vance, Special Envoy Steve Witkoff, and Jared Kushner, alongside an Iranian delegation that may include Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf and other senior officials. While the meeting has not been officially confirmed, it reflects ongoing efforts to bring both sides closer to the negotiating table.
Israeli officials, as cited in the report, believe that mediators are keen to see tangible progress through face-to-face talks. Islamabad is being considered as a neutral venue that could host such a significant diplomatic engagement, offering both sides a platform to address key disputes.
Meanwhile, the Financial Times has reported that Pakistan is positioning itself as a central mediator in efforts to end the ongoing tensions involving Iran. Senior Pakistani officials are said to be facilitating backchannel communications between Iranian representatives and US officials, including Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner.
Pakistan’s Foreign Office has also signaled its willingness to host talks if both parties agree, reinforcing the country’s intent to play a constructive diplomatic role. Analysts suggest that such mediation efforts could be crucial in preventing further escalation and promoting regional stability.
The involvement of multiple regional players underscores the complexity of US-Iran relations and the importance of coordinated diplomatic initiatives. As tensions continue to simmer, these behind-the-scenes efforts may prove instrumental in paving the way for meaningful negotiations.
