Pakistan's ambassador to Russia stated that Islamabad is operating both overt and secret communication channels between the United States and Iran aimed at reaching an agreement between the two countries, according to Iran News. The report adds to a series of recent diplomatic signals from Pakistan regarding its mediation role between Washington and Tehran.
The statement by Pakistan's ambassador to Russia, whose name was not specified in the report, underscores Islamabad's continuing role as a mediator between Washington and Tehran. The Zioneer has previously reported on Pakistan's diplomatic efforts, including statements by the foreign minister and reports of ongoing talks via Pakistani and Qatari intermediaries. The ambassador's remarks come amid a broader pattern of back-channel diplomacy that has persisted even during periods of military friction between the US and Iran.
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