The Briefing The true state of US-Iran negotiations amid conflicting reports from Tehran, Washington and Islamabad
Mar 25, 2026
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Pakistan As Practical Mediator For US Iran Talks
- Pakistan is positioning itself as a neutral mediator with relationships to Iran, the US and Gulf states, making it a practical venue for de-escalation talks.
- Inzamam Rashid says Pakistan's army chief met a high-level US delegation and a 15-point US proposal was relayed via Islamabad.
On The Ground Reports Of Gulf Strikes
- Iran continues missile and drone attacks across Gulf states while facing heavy US and Israeli strikes inside Iran.
- Inzamam Rashid recounts sirens in Bahrain, intercepted drones in Saudi Arabia and repeated strikes on Kuwait airport.
Details Of The 15 Point US Proposal
- The US proposal conveyed via Pakistan covers sanctions relief, civilian nuclear cooperation, IAEA monitoring, missile limits and Strait of Hormuz shipping access.
- Inzamam Rashid described it as a 15-point plan passed to Iran that touches nuclear rollback and missile constraints.