Pakistan’s Ambassador to the United States, Rizwan Sheikh, said Islamabad’s primary objective is to enable dialogue and build confidence between the two sides
The immediate focus now shifts to the April 10 negotiations in Islamabad, where US and Iranian representatives are expected to meet for direct or facilitated talks
However, two Pakistani sources cautioned that Iran has yet to formally commit, despite intensified diplomatic engagement at both civilian and military levels
Starmer reiterated that his decision is based on principle and will not change under external pressure
The Iranian leader’s remarks come against a backdrop of escalating rhetoric from the United States
The success or failure of Pakistan’s mediation effort carries weight far beyond South Asia
President Trump, who has faced mounting scrutiny over his use of executive orders and federal deployments, defended his administration’s actions
Barak also accused Israel’s leadership of overstating progress in ongoing conflicts, saying public messaging has failed to reflect realities on the ground