Pakistan steps up diplomatic bid to get US-Iran peace talks on track
Pakistan is intensifying its diplomatic efforts to facilitate peace talks between the U.S. and Iran. As tensions rise, President Trump has indicated he may take further action if Iran does not respond favorably. Meanwhile, Iran is reviewing its latest proposals, which include demands that the U.S. has previously rejected.
- ▪Pakistan's Army Chief Asim Munir is considering a trip to Tehran to aid in mediation efforts.
- ▪President Trump has expressed impatience with Iran's responses and warned of potential military action.
- ▪Iran's latest offer to the U.S. largely reiterates terms that were previously dismissed.
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Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, right, meets with Pakistan's Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi, in Tehran, Iran, May 17, in this photo released by West Asia News Agency. Reuters-YonhapDUBAI/WASHINGTON — Pakistan stepped up diplomatic efforts on Thursday to hasten U.S. and Iran peace talks, as Tehran said it was reviewing Washington's latest responses and President Donald Trump suggested he could wait a few days for "the right answers" from Tehran but was also willing to resume attacks on the country.Six weeks since a fragile ceasefire took effect, talks to end the war have made little progress, while soaring oil prices have raised concern over inflation and the impact on the global economy.Trump also faces domestic pressure ahead of November's midterm elections, with his…
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