Summary The reports said Pakistan and Qatar have received responses from both Washington and Tehran regarding a proposed mediation initiative
ISLAMABAD/DOHA (Dunya News) - Pakistan and Qatar have intensified diplomatic efforts aimed at reducing tensions between the United States and Iran and reviving negotiations between the two countries, according to Arab media reports.
The reports said Pakistan and Qatar have received responses from both Washington and Tehran regarding a proposed mediation initiative.
According to the reports, the United States and Iran have communicated their respective positions in response to the proposal.
Iran has also informed Pakistan of its willingness to continue the negotiation process.
Arab media further reported that the next round of potential talks could be held in Geneva, Doha, or Islamabad, although no final decision on the venue has been announced.
Meanwhile, a senior Iranian official said the pause in US strikes has created uncertainty and raised doubts about the situation.
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The official said Iran is prepared to halt its military actions and that if the United States refrains from carrying out further strikes, Tehran will also avoid any further action.
However, there has been no official confirmation or announcement from either the United States or Iran regarding these reports.
Meanwhile, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian chaired a high-level meeting during which officials presented a detailed briefing on the damage caused by recent US strikes.
Addressing the meeting, President Pezeshkian said that US attacks targeting civilian infrastructure constituted war crimes and stressed that the matter should be raised at international forums.
He called for those responsible for the attacks on infrastructure to be held accountable.
The Iranian president also said that strengthening cooperation with neighbouring countries remains one of the government's key priorities.
