Pakistan may play a facilitating diplomatic role in renewed Iran–United States nuclear negotiations, with talks likely to be held in Turkey. Islamabad has reportedly received a formal invitation and could be represented at a senior level, signalling a broader regional effort to ease tensions around Iran’s nuclear programme amid rising military pressure in the Middle East.

What Triggered the Development

The development comes a day after Abbas Aragchi, Iran’s Foreign Minister, confirmed Tehran’s readiness to resume talks with the US over its nuclear ambitions. Soon after, Pakistan acknowledged receiving an invitation to participate in the proposed dialogue, according to local media reports.

Speaking to Dawn, Tahir Andrabi, Spokesperson, Pakistan Foreign Office, said:

“Pakistan has received the invitation for the upcoming talks between Iran and the United States.”

Pakistan’s Possible Role

Citing diplomatic sources, the report said Pakistan’s participation is being viewed as crucial to de-escalation, with Islamabad quietly working behind the scenes to facilitate engagement between Tehran and Washington. Pakistan has historically maintained working relationships with both countries, positioning it as a potential bridge-builder in sensitive regional negotiations.

The sources added that Ishaq Dar, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Pakistan, is expected to attend the meeting, underlining Islamabad’s seriousness about the talks.

Venue and Participants

According to an Arab official speaking anonymously to AFP, the meeting could take place in Turkey on Friday. Separately, US outlet Axios reported that Abbas Aragchi is expected to meet Steve Witkoff, US Special Envoy, in Istanbul, with the aim of reaching a preliminary understanding on Iran’s nuclear programme.

Iran’s Position on the Talks

In a recent interview with CNN, Abbas Aragchi, Iran’s Foreign Minister, reiterated Iran’s stance:

“President Trump said no nuclear weapons, and we fully agree… In return, we expect sanctions lifting.”

However, Aragchi also warned that if negotiations fail, Iran is prepared for conflict, cautioning that any war would have serious consequences for the Middle East.

US Perspective and Rising Tensions

Donald Trump, President of the United States, has previously said Iran was “seriously talking” to Washington in an effort to avoid military action. Despite these signals, tensions remain high. On February 3, US Central Command (CENTCOM) confirmed that a US Navy fighter jet shot down an Iranian Shahed drone approaching the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln in the Arabian Sea.

Key Entities

Pakistan Foreign Office — Diplomatic authority
Tahir Andrabi — Spokesperson, Pakistan Foreign Office
Ishaq Dar — Deputy Prime Minister & Foreign Minister of Pakistan
Abbas Aragchi — Foreign Minister of Iran
Steve Witkoff — US Special Envoy
Donald Trump — President of the United States
US Central Command (CENTCOM) — US military command

Final Verdict

Pakistan’s potential inclusion in Iran-US nuclear talks reflects a widening diplomatic framework aimed at stabilising a volatile region. While the talks signal cautious optimism, ongoing military incidents underline the fragility of the moment, making third-party facilitators like Pakistan increasingly relevant to preventing escalation and keeping diplomacy alive.