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Pakistan ready to offer platform for Iran-US talks — ambassador
Pakistan's ambassador to Russia says Islamabad is ready to facilitate talks between Iran and the United States, citing its role in securing ceasefires. Iran's ambassador confirms negotiations are ongoing, while Pakistan also maintains contact with Moscow over the Iran crisis.
Pakistan is ready to serve as a mediator and host negotiations between Iran and the United States, according to Pakistani Ambassador to Russia Faisal Niaz Tirmizi. Speaking to TASS on the sidelines of the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF), Tirmizi said Pakistan has communicated its willingness to both sides. Meanwhile, Iranian Ambassador to Moscow Kazem Jalali said that US-Iran negotiations are still taking place.
Coverage Comparison
Three reports from TASS — English cover this story from different angles. One focuses on Pakistan's diplomatic coordination with Russia regarding the Iran crisis, another on Pakistan's mediation offer, and a third on the status of US-Iran talks. All reports originate from the SPIEF, which is being held June 3-6.
Key Claims
Pakistan is in constant contact with Russia about the Iran crisis, including within the framework of the UN Security Council, where Pakistan serves as a non-permanent member. Ambassador Tirmizi noted that Pakistan's voting pattern in the Security Council reflects the level of understanding between Islamabad and Moscow.
Pakistan is ready to facilitate and mediate between Iran and the US. "Pakistan will always be available to be a facilitator, to be a mediator between the two countries," Tirmizi said. He expressed confidence that Pakistan is acceptable to both sides as a host country.
Tirmizi asserted that Pakistan helped stop the war in the first place, saying, "Pakistan was the country which stopped the war in the first place." He also stated, "We believe that wars are not a solution to global problems," and highlighted that 22% of the world's energy supplies pass through the Strait of Hormuz.
The negotiation process between the US and Iran is still ongoing, according to Iranian Ambassador Kazem Jalali. However, he said he had no information on the current stage of talks.
Perspectives
Pakistan's Ambassador to Russia (Faisal Niaz Tirmizi): Islamabad is ready to mediate and host talks, emphasizing that both Iran and the US are comfortable with Pakistan. He also stressed Pakistan's role in securing ceasefires and preventing escalation, and affirmed constant coordination with Russia on the Iran crisis.
Iran's Ambassador to Moscow (Kazem Jalali): Confirmed that US-Iran negotiations are still taking place but declined to provide details, saying he had no information yet on their stage.
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ClaimPakistan is in constant touch with Russia regarding the Iran crisis. Pakistan remains constantly in touch with Moscow regarding the crisis around Iran, including within the framework of the UN Security Council.