Islamabad intensifies diplomatic efforts with Tehran as Iran dismisses breakthrough claims in US tensions ahead of weekend deadlines.
Pakistan’s Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi met Iran’s Foreign Minister Araghchi for the second time in a week to discuss proposals aimed at resolving the US-Iran dispute. The talks, confirmed by state media, focus on de-escalation but lack immediate progress, according to officials.
Iran’s Araghchi dismissed expectations of a breakthrough, criticizing US behavior as contradictory and hypocritical while acknowledging Pakistan’s mediation role. The meeting follows heightened regional tensions and stalled negotiations, with no clear timeline for resolution.
Markets remain cautious as geopolitical risks persist, with investors monitoring developments ahead of potential weekend deadlines. Diplomatic backchannels continue, but substantive outcomes remain uncertain.