Efforts by Pakistan, Türkiye and Egypt to mediate between Iran and the United States have so far failed to produce any breakthrough, according to U.S. media reports.Foreign ministers from the three countries held separate telephone conversations with Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff over the weekend. However, no significant progress was achieved.
Reports indicate that contacts are ongoing through backchannel diplomacy, with mediators facilitating message exchanges between both sides. Iranian officials have described these interactions as limited communication rather than formal negotiations.Iran has maintained its position, rejecting proposals linked to easing tensions and insisting that any resolution must address the broader regional conflict instead of a temporary ceasefire.
Diplomatic sources say efforts are continuing to build confidence and create conditions for direct talks, but major differences remain. Meanwhile, tensions in the region continue to rise, with no immediate resolution in sight.
