Pakistan's Army Chief arrives in Tehran to mediate between US and Iran in talks
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Pakistan's military leader seeks to organize a second round of talks in Islamabad. The US is preparing new sanctions and continues its blockade of Iranian ports.
Pakistan's army chief visited Tehran to mediate the resumption of talks between the US and Iran after nearly seven weeks of war, AP reports, writes UNN.
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The Pakistani military leader is expected to hold meetings with Iranian officials to de-escalate tensions and coordinate a possible second round of talks.
Pakistan has previously served as a platform for dialogue, organizing direct talks between the parties in Islamabad.
Where new talks could take place
The White House stated that a potential next round of negotiations could likely take place again in Islamabad. At the same time, there is no final decision on their conduct yet.
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Mediators are seeking to organize a new meeting before the current truce expires.
US pressure and the situation in the region
In parallel, the US continues its naval blockade of Iranian ports and is preparing to increase economic pressure. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced his intention to impose new sanctions against countries cooperating with Iran, calling it the "financial equivalent" of bombings.
Against this backdrop, diplomatic efforts continue in other parts of the region, particularly regarding a possible ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon.