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Pakistan Seeks China-Backed Push to Revive US-Iran Talks

7/24/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Pakistan is exploring a path to resume stalled U.S.-Iran talks after a Chinese push.
Iran’s Interior Minister Eskandar Momeni visited Islamabad twice in ten days to meet Pakistani leaders.
Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar discussed mediation with Chinese officials during a China visit, receiving China’s backing for Pakistan.
A Pakistani official said talks require a halt in attacks on Saudi Arabia and Gulf nations.

History

Historical Context

After the P5+1 and Iran signed the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action in Vienna on 14 July 2015—building on the 24 November 2013 Geneva interim agreement that froze parts of Iran’s nuclear program—U.S.–Iran talks stalled. In 2024 Pakistani Finance Minister Ishaq Dar and Iranian Interior Minister Eskandar Momeni have turned to China to mediate, hoping to revive the multilateral framework that once lifted sanctions and limited uranium enrichment.

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Story summary

Pakistan is exploring a path to resume stalled U.S.-Iran talks after a Chinese push.
Iran’s Interior Minister Eskandar Momeni visited Islamabad twice in ten days to meet Pakistani leaders.
Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar discussed mediation with Chinese officials during a China visit, receiving China’s backing for Pakistan.
A Pakistani official said talks require a halt in attacks on Saudi Arabia and Gulf nations.

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