Pakistan Looks to Play Peacemaker Between U.S. and Iran, Again

Key Points:

• Pakistan has emerged as a key mediator in efforts to broker peace between the United States and Iran, with top Pakistani leaders working to maintain a fragile cease-fire and offering their country as a venue for talks.
• Field Marshal Asim Munir, Pakistan’s army chief, visited Tehran, marking the first regional visit to Iran since U.S. and Israeli attacks began on February 28, and received praise from the White House for Pakistan's mediation role.
• Pakistan successfully helped negotiate a two-week cease-fire between the U.S. and Iran, which is set to expire on April 21, and is actively working to sustain ongoing peace efforts.
• Pakistani officials indicated that a second round of talks between the U.S. and Iran is expected to take place in Islamabad, although no official confirmation or dates have been provided by either side.
• Both the U.S. and Iran have acknowledged that indirect negotiations are continuing, with Pakistan playing a central role in facilitating communication.