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STANDARD DIPLOMATIC UNVERIFIED

Pakistan emerges as key broker in US-Israel-Iran conflict resolution talks

Apr 20, 2026 02:57 PM CT Islamabad, Pakistan diplomacy,mediation,iran-israel-conflict,pakistan,us-involvement

Summary

Pakistan is reportedly serving as a critical intermediary in negotiations aimed at ending hostilities between the US/Israel and Iran. Despite historical tensions with the Trump administration and a lack of formal recognition of Israel, Pakistan's involvement signals a significant diplomatic shift that could alter the conflict's trajectory. This development highlights the potential for third-party state actors to facilitate de-escalation in the broader Iran-Israel theater.

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Pakistan is the key broker in talks to end the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran. But it did not always get along with President Donald Trump and does not recognize Israel.

Sources (1)

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Actor Responses

United States NEUTRAL

Involved in negotiations facilitated by Pakistan to end the conflict with Iran.

Israel NEUTRAL

Involved in negotiations facilitated by Pakistan to end the conflict with Iran.

Iran NEUTRAL

Target of negotiations facilitated by Pakistan to end the conflict with the US and Israel.

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