Pakistan conveys messages during US-Iran indirect talks: foreign minister

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar said on Thursday that indirect communication between the United States and Iran was underway through messages relayed by Pakistan, with Turkey and Egypt also supporting diplomatic efforts to ease tensions in the Middle East.

In an article on X, the foreign minister said media speculation about formal peace negotiations was misplaced, clarifying that the current engagement involved indirect exchanges rather than direct talks.

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“There has been unnecessary speculation in the media regarding peace talks aimed at ending the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. In reality, indirect talks between the United States and Iran are taking place through messages relayed by Pakistan,” he wrote.

He added that Washington had shared a series of proposals with Tehran. “In this context, the United States has shared 15 points, currently under deliberation with Iran. The brotherly countries of Turkey and Egypt, among others, also extend their support to this initiative.”

FM Dar said Pakistan remains committed to diplomatic efforts aimed at stabilizing the region. “Pakistan remains fully committed to promoting peace and continues to do everything possible to ensure stability in the region and beyond. Dialogue and diplomacy are the only way forward!” he added.

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Earlier, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said there had been no direct negotiations with the United States, although messages were exchanged through intermediaries.

“The messages conveyed by our friendly countries and our response by declaring our positions or issuing necessary warnings is not called negotiation or dialogue,” Araqchi said in an interview on state television on Wednesday. “It’s just an exchange of messages through our friends.”

Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump said Iran was eager to reach a deal to end nearly four weeks of fighting, a claim that contradicts Tehran’s position.

Iranian officials said they were reviewing a U.S. proposal but did not intend to begin formal negotiations to end the conflict.

Meanwhile, FM Dar also continued its diplomatic engagements with other counterparts as part of ongoing efforts to ease tensions.

The Foreign Ministry said it spoke with its Jordanian counterpart Ayman Safadi a day ago.

“The two counterparts discussed the current regional situation and highlighted the urgent need for de-escalation. The DPM/FM reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to supporting all efforts in the interest of regional peace and stability. The two leaders agreed to remain in close touch on the evolving situation.”

He also spoke with Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan about the latest regional developments.

“The DPM/FM underlined the importance of sustained diplomatic efforts for de-escalation and reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to regional peace and stability. Both sides agreed to remain in close contact.”