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- US President Donald Trump said talks with Iran are happening at his initiative, crediting Saudi Arabia, the UAE and Qatar for pushing the US away from a major military strike toward dialogue — but he did not mention Pakistan, which had been named a formal mediator alongside Qatar after the June 2026 US-Iran agreement.
- Iran has rejected Trump's claim of direct talks, saying its discussions with Oman concern ship movement in the Strait of Hormuz.
- The report notes this may be a diplomatic setback for Pakistan but it is too early to say it has been fully sidelined, since Gulf states' prominence reflects their direct stakes in Hormuz tensions affecting oil exports and regional security.
What to watch next
- Whether Pakistan's mediator role resurfaces in the next round of US-Iran talks or stays behind the scenes
- Progress on reopening the Strait of Hormuz and resolving issues around Iran's nuclear programme
- Whether Iran accepts direct talks with the US or continues insisting it is only talking to Oman
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