The Saudi news channel Al-Hadath reports that Pakistan's army chief will visit Tehran on Monday to convey messages from the United States to Iran, aimed at breaking the diplomatic deadlock and restarting talks between Washington and Tehran. No further details on the contents of the messages were provided.
The Saudi news channel Al-Hadath reported Sunday that the commander of Pakistan's army will travel to Tehran on Monday to deliver messages from the United States to Iran. The report, published shortly after noon Jerusalem time, said the visit is aimed at breaking the diplomatic deadlock and renewing talks between Washington and Tehran. No further details were provided regarding the contents of the messages or the scope of the discussions.
Pakistan has previously been reported as a diplomatic intermediary between the US and Iran. The Zioneer reported on July 8 that the Pakistan army chief held contacts with Iranian officials to contain regional escalation, and on August 3 that Iran's foreign minister held calls with Saudi and Pakistani officials. The new report suggests an intensification of the Pakistani mediation channel.
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