Monday, May 18, 2026

Pakistan Struggles to Sustain Iran-US Mediation Amid Rising Regional Tensions

Pakistan Struggles to Sustain Iran-US Mediation Amid Rising Regional Tensions

Pakistan’s efforts to mediate between Iran and the United States are facing growing challenges as tensions between Washington and Tehran continue to escalate despite ongoing diplomatic contacts.

Pakistani Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi visited Tehran for high-level meetings with Iranian officials, including President Masoud Pezeshkian and Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, as Islamabad attempted to keep ceasefire negotiations alive.

The diplomatic push comes amid warnings from US President Donald Trump, who said time was running out for Iran to reach an agreement with Washington.

Iranian officials confirmed that both sides are still exchanging proposals through Pakistani mediators. Tehran reportedly submitted a 14-point proposal calling for a permanent ceasefire, sanctions relief, release of frozen assets, and recognition of Iran’s control over the Strait of Hormuz.

However, disagreements remain over Iran’s nuclear programme. The United States is demanding strict limits on uranium enrichment and the dismantling of key nuclear facilities, while Iran insists its right to enrich uranium under international agreements is non-negotiable.

Regional tensions have also intensified following drone incidents near strategic sites in the Gulf region, raising fears that military confrontation could resume despite diplomatic efforts.

Analysts say Pakistan remains an important communication channel between the two sides, but its influence may weaken if alternative mediators such as Oman or Qatar take over the negotiations.

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