Pakistan has expressed confidence that Iran will participate in upcoming talks with the United States as diplomatic efforts intensify to prevent a further escalation of tensions in the Middle East.
A senior Pakistani government official told Reuters on Monday that Islamabad had received encouraging signals from Tehran regarding its possible attendance at the negotiations.
“We have received a positive signal from Iran. Things are fluid but we are trying that they should be here when we start the talks tomorrow or a day after,” the official said, speaking on condition of anonymity.
Pakistan has been actively engaging both Iran and the United States as part of efforts to facilitate dialogue between the two sides.
The talks are expected to take place in Islamabad and come amid rising tensions linked to the conflict involving Tehran and Washington.
Officials say Pakistan’s diplomatic outreach aims to ensure both countries remain committed to negotiations before the ceasefire deadline set by the United States expires.
The push for renewed dialogue comes as U.S. President Donald Trump has warned that Iran must reach an agreement or face potential escalation.
Islamabad hosted earlier rounds of discussions between the two sides last weekend as part of broader international efforts to stabilise the situation.
Diplomatic observers say Pakistan’s role as a mediator could help reduce tensions and create space for further negotiations between Tehran and Washington.
However, officials cautioned that the situation remains fluid and that final confirmation of Iran’s participation has yet to be announced.
