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STANDARD DIPLOMATIC UNVERIFIED

Iranian diplomat identifies Pakistan as sole mediator in US-Iran diplomatic track

Apr 20, 2026 05:43 AM CT Tehran, Iran diplomacy,mediation,US-Iran relations,conflict de-escalation

Summary

Iranian diplomat Esmaeil Baghaei stated that Pakistan remains the exclusive mediator in ongoing US-Iran diplomatic consultations, emphasizing that mediation success relies on mutual compliance with obligations. This development highlights the continued reliance on third-party channels for de-escalation between Washington and Tehran, which directly impacts the broader Iran-Israel conflict theater by managing state-level tensions.

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Even as other countries are maintaining contact and holding consultations, the effectiveness of mediation depends on the sides’ compliance with their obligations, Esmaeil Baghaei said

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Iran NEUTRAL

Stated that Pakistan is the sole mediator and emphasized the necessity of compliance for effective negotiations.

United States NEUTRAL

Maintaining contact and consultations with Iran through Pakistani mediation channels.

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