Iran Submits Fresh Talks Proposal to Pakistani Mediators for Transmission to Washington

TEHRAN/ISLAMABAD: Iran has forwarded a new proposal for negotiations with the United States to Pakistan, which has emerged as a crucial back-channel mediator between Tehran and Washington, according to Iranian state media.
The development marks a significant diplomatic moment, underscoring Islamabad’s growing role as a trusted intermediary in one of the most consequential geopolitical standoffs of recent times. Pakistan’s unique position — maintaining workable relations with both Iran and the United States — has placed it at the centre of efforts to de-escalate tensions and revive meaningful dialogue between the two adversaries.
The proposal comes at a critical juncture, with the US-Iran ceasefire holding since April 7th but the broader questions of Tehran’s nuclear programme and the terms of any lasting political settlement remaining unresolved. Iran’s decision to route its latest overture through Islamabad rather than directly signals both the sensitivity of the communication and the level of trust placed in Pakistan’s mediation.
Details of the proposal’s contents have not yet been made public, and neither the Pakistani Foreign Ministry nor the US State Department has issued an official response at the time of reporting.
Diplomatic analysts view Iran’s outreach as a sign that Tehran remains open to a negotiated outcome despite its public posture of defiance, and that Pakistan’s mediation role could prove pivotal in shaping the next phase of US-Iran engagement.