Pakistan is making high-level diplomatic efforts to facilitate direct talks between the United States and Iran in Islamabad, according to a diplomatic source speaking to Al Jazeera.
The proposed plan aims to initiate negotiations either through a direct handshake between the heads of the two delegations or with a Pakistani official acting as an intermediary.
Under the arrangement, the Iranian delegation is expected to first meet with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif at his residence in Islamabad, before the US delegation joins the talks.
The negotiations are scheduled to begin at 4:00 p.m. Afghanistan time and are expected to continue into the evening.
Sources suggest that if Pakistan succeeds in bringing both sides together directly, it could open the door to further diplomatic progress.
However, if direct engagement fails, the talks may proceed indirectly and remain limited in scope for the day.
The initiative reflects a renewed push to de-escalate tensions through regional mediation.
Angle Analysis:
Pakistan’s role positions it as a potential diplomatic bridge, but the success of these talks hinges on a fragile shift from indirect to direct engagement—making this a critical moment with uncertain outcomes.
