Iran war, peace talks and Pakistan’s stakes

The two-week ceasefire between the US and Iran, the pause in the conflict in West Asia, and the start of talks in Islamabad raised hope for peace. However, an uncertain outcome of the talks has left the ceasefire in jeopardy. Even though the proposals from the US and Iran have been discussed widely, the details and, more importantly, the future of the talks remain unclear. Irrespective of the lack of any outcome and the environment of deep mistrust between Tehran and Washington, Pakistan will cherish its position as a mediator and see it as a pathbreaking opportunity to rebuild its…