Pakistan Army Chief Highlights Mediation for Lasting Peace

Middle Eastern outlets present Pakistan as a central go-between linking Iran, the United States, Saudi Arabia, and now China in efforts to end the war. They stress that Riyadh, Washington, and Tehran are all using Islamabad’s channels, which they say gives Pakistan unusual influence over any ceasefire and follow‑on political talks. They expect further Saudi-Pakistani coordination and say Trump’s backing strengthens Islamabad’s hand despite criticism from some US politicians.

• •Pakistan is carrying Iran’s written response on a US ceasefire proposal to Washington as part of an active mediation role.
• •Saudi and Pakistani foreign ministers are coordinating closely on how US-Iran talks might reshape Gulf security.
• •Donald Trump’s endorsement of Pakistan as mediator offsets doubts raised by Senator Lindsey Graham in the United States.
• •Iran’s choice to route its answer through Pakistan shows Tehran’s preference for a Muslim intermediary rather than direct talks with Washington.
• •Regional governments expect any ceasefire deal to affect oil markets and security ties across the Gulf.