Pakistan is intensifying its diplomatic efforts to defuse the escalating crisis between the United States and Iran following the collapse of high-stakes peace talks in Islamabad. Despite a 21-hour marathon session—the first significant direct engagement between the two nations in nearly half a century—the negotiations ended without a breakthrough. India Today’s Sandeep Unnithan noted that while both sides are ‘exhausted’ by the conflict, including a 40-day bombardment of Iran and a severe maritime blockade, deep-seated inconsistencies led to the collapse. The failure comes at a critical time for US President Donald Trump, who faces the upcoming US midterm elections in November 2026 and the nation’s 250th anniversary. Pakistan’s Defense Minister Khawaja Asif and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif continue to position the country as a mediator, seeking to move the talks to a new venue. The report highlights the immense pressure on both Washington and Tehran to find an exit strategy amidst ongoing regional instability and economic strain.
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