An Arab source tells the Saleh Desk that despite Pakistan's public denials, it has quietly acceded — like Oman — to facilitating indirect US-Iran talks. The source claims Washington already agreed to 10 Iranian negotiating demands, including partial control of the Strait of Hormuz, but questions whether the US is genuinely negotiating or merely talking. The assessment adds that US airstrikes on Iran are unlikely to achieve what Trump seeks.
The claim adds a new layer to the opaque diplomatic maneuvering between Washington and Tehran. As The Zioneer reported earlier (02:16 Jerusalem), US officials insisted Trump has not abandoned diplomacy despite authorizing strikes on Iran, and that messages were being conveyed through Qatari mediators. The Saleh Desk's Arab source — described as familiar with regional diplomacy — contradicts the public stance of Pakistan, which has denied involvement. The report claims the US has already accepted 10 Iranian demands, including partial Iranian control over the Strait of Hormuz, and suggests the airstrikes of the past two nights are a 'game' rather than a genuine military escalation. The assessment is wholly unverified and rests on a single anonymous account; it is reported here as an attributed claim, not established fact. The source indicates no active talks are currently underway, only dialogue via third parties.
- DevelopingPakistan and Qatar express optimism: Iran-US deal 'almost across the finish line'
- DevelopingPakistan says it continues mediation efforts between Iran and the US
- ConfirmedU.S. and Iran reportedly near agreement on nuclear freeze, sanctions relief, and Strait of Hormuz reopening
- DevelopingPakistani source says US and Iran are far from signing a deal
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