Türkiye’s diplomatic push brings US, Iran closer to Pakistan talks
A US delegation is set to arrive in Pakistan within days for potential talks with Iran, facilitated by Türkiye and Egypt. While Washington signals readiness for dialogue, Tehran remains hesitant due to deep mistrust. Ankara’s active mediation efforts are seen as pivotal in persuading Iran to join negotiations aimed at ending the war.
Diplomatic momentum to end the ongoing war between the United States and Iran has shifted to Islamabad, with a US delegation expected to arrive in Pakistan within the next 48 hours. According to sources from Pakistan’s Foreign Ministry, the potential talks are being facilitated by a trilateral effort involving Türkiye, Egypt, and Pakistan itself, all working behind the scenes to bring both sides to the negotiating table.
A diplomatic breakthrough takes shape
The upcoming visit follows a phone call between Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on March 23, which diplomatic sources described as a concerted effort to “win over Tehran.” The American delegation is reportedly set to include Steve Witkoff, US President Donald Trump’s special envoy, along with Trump’s son-in-law and former senior adviser Jared Kushner, signaling the importance Washington attaches to the initiative.
Tehran’s cautious stance
Despite the intense back-channel diplomacy, Iranian officials have not yet agreed to direct engagement with the United States. Sources indicate that Tehran remains deeply distrustful of Washington’s intentions and is being gradually persuaded through sustained diplomatic efforts. Türkiye’s role in this process has been particularly notable, with Ankara leveraging its established lines of communication with both Iranian and American officials to build confidence and create conditions for meaningful dialogue.
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As Türkiye continues to position itself as a key mediator in the Middle East, its involvement in facilitating US-Iran talks underscores Ankara’s growing influence in regional crisis management. The coming days will reveal whether the Pakistani-hosted discussions can overcome lingering mistrust and pave the way for a ceasefire in a conflict that has already claimed thousands of lives and destabilized the broader region.
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