Diplomatic efforts are intensifying as Egypt, Türkiye, and Pakistan attempt to mediate between Iran and the United States, amid rising regional tensions and fears of further escalation.
According to reports, the foreign ministers of the three countries held separate discussions with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff. However, no major breakthrough has been achieved so far, with communication largely limited to indirect exchanges and message relays.
Iran has maintained a firm stance, rejecting proposals tied to reopening the Strait of Hormuz in exchange for a temporary ceasefire. Araghchi reiterated that Tehran is seeking a full end to hostilities rather than short-term arrangements.
Mediators are now working on confidence-building measures that could pave the way for direct negotiations and potentially extend the deadline set by Donald Trump, who has warned of severe consequences if the crisis continues.
The situation remains volatile, with ongoing military exchanges between Iran and Israel, and disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz affecting global oil flows and financial markets.
The mediation effort underscores the growing role of regional actors in de-escalating one of the most critical geopolitical crises currently facing the international community.
Source: AA
