Pakistan said negotiations between Iran and the United States were still underway, even as the two adversaries exchanged fresh attacks. The statement suggested diplomatic contacts had not collapsed despite the latest military escalation.
According to a Pakistani foreign ministry spokesman, discussions were continuing with particular attention on the Strait of Hormuz and efforts to reduce tensions. That waterway remains a central concern because of its strategic importance and the risk that broader conflict could disrupt the region.
The comments came as Washington carried out what was described as a heavy wave of strikes against Iran in retaliation, underscoring the gap between military action on the ground and attempts to keep talks alive. Pakistan’s message positioned it as a go-between trying to prevent the crisis from worsening.
The update points to a fragile dual track in the standoff: active hostilities on one side and ongoing diplomatic engagement on the other. For now, the focus appears to be on containing the fallout, especially around the Strait of Hormuz, while keeping channels open between Tehran and Washington.
