"A series of escalatory steps taken by the US over the past 48 hours had injected a dose of scepticism into Islamabad's peacemaking efforts, complicating the mediation process."
"Iran continues to publicly insist that it has no plans to return to the negotiating table, even as Pakistan and other mediators work behind the scenes to bring Tehran back into the room."
"Iran's ambassador to Pakistan stated that it was a truth universally acknowledged that a single country in possession of a large civilisation will not negotiate under threat and force."
Pakistan is attempting to mediate talks between the US and Iran, which are currently in their eighth week of conflict. Despite cautious optimism from Pakistani officials about Iran potentially sending a negotiating team, recent escalatory actions by the US have raised skepticism. Iran has publicly stated it will not return to negotiations, emphasizing that it will not negotiate under threat. US officials, including Vice President JD Vance, are arriving in Pakistan with personnel and equipment, but it remains unclear who they will meet.
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