A Deal in the Making: The Unlikely Mediator in Trump's Iran Gambit President Donald Trump announced on social media that an agreement between Washington, Tehran, and regional powers had been "largely negotiated," sparking interest in the role of mediator played by Pakistan.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif declared that the next round of talks would be held "very soon. " Pakistan's involvement in mediating a deal between the US and Iran is not without precedent.
The country has historically walked a fine line between its rivalries with India and its desire to maintain good relations with both Washington and Tehran.