Pakistan’s envoy to US acknowledges China’s quiet but persuasive role in Iran talks

Pakistan successfully mediated a temporary US-Iran ceasefire, preventing a major military escalation just hours before a US ultimatum regarding the Strait of Hormuz. Pakistan’s envoy to Washington, Rizwan Saeed Sheikh, affirmed the breakthrough was a result of intense diplomatic efforts and discretion, also crediting China’s quiet but crucial role in persuading Iran through assurances of the ceasefire's longevity. The United States is now dispatching a high-level negotiating team led by Vice President J.D. Vance to Islamabad to commence formal talks aimed at ending hostilities. Pakistan underscored its confidential facilitator role, noting close coordination with Gulf Cooperation Council states, particularly Saudi Arabia.