Pakistani minister arrives Washington for US-Iran mediation
Pakistani Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar arrived in Washington within the last few hours to meet US Secretary of State Marco Rubio as mediation efforts continue to end the crisis between the United States and Iran. Pakistan has largely spearheaded mediation efforts between the two nations during the ongoing conflict. Dar spoke with US President Donald Trump over the weekend, describing the conversation as 'a significant step closer towards regional peace.' The minister noted that 'the achievements of these negotiations offer grounds for optimism that a positive and durable outcome is within reach.' Despite initial optimism last weekend that an agreement might be close, the two sides have since traded strikes, adding complexity to the mediation efforts.