Pakistan is stepping into the delicate role of mediator to ease US-Iran tensions, offering hope for dialogue in a volatile region. On August 2, 2025, Foreign Office spokesman Shafqat Ali Khan reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to fostering peace between the two nations, just as Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian prepares for a two-day visit to Islamabad.
“Iran is our close friend and brotherly neighbor. We are ready to help calm tensions and push for diplomatic solutions,” Khan said, emphasizing Pakistan’s quiet but growing role in facilitating communication between Washington and Tehran. This pledge follows US Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s recent praise for Pakistan’s mediation efforts during a meeting with Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar.
Efforts from Iran Amid US-Iran Tensions
Pezeshkian’s visit, his first to Pakistan as president, will include talks with President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. Accompanied by Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi and senior officials, the Iranian leader aims to strengthen bilateral ties in a spirit of friendship. Diplomatic sources highlight Pakistan’s behind-the-scenes work, led by its military and intelligence, in maintaining dialogue amid strained US-Iran relations, especially after the recent 12-day Iran-Israel conflict.
Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Asim Munir previously offered Pakistan’s support during a White House meeting with US President Donald Trump, just before US strikes on Iranian nuclear sites. This move underscores Pakistan’s delicate balancing act as it navigates complex regional dynamics.
What’s Next in US-Iran Tensions
As Pakistan hosts Pezeshkian, the nation’s efforts to bridge US-Iran tensions signal its growing role in promoting stability, offering a glimmer of hope for peace in a turbulent region.
Published in SouthAsianDesk, August 2nd, 2025
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