The Week | Rafi Schwartz
Pakistan has unexpectedly emerged as a crucial mediator in the ongoing conflict between the United States and Iran, hosting multiple rounds of ceasefire negotiations. Despite its domestic challenges and previously volatile relationship with the Trump administration, Islamabad has leveraged its connections with Saudi Arabia and China to significantly enhance its geopolitical influence. Pakistani Field Marshal Asim Munir reportedly enjoys favor with U.S. President Donald Trump, while Pakistan also emphasizes its "brotherly" ties with Iran. The country's nuclear power status grants it a "head start in terms of credibility," a factor Iran reportedly seeks. China, sharing common cause against India with Pakistan, plays a vital background role in these peace efforts. Pakistan is actively working to shed its image as a "breeding ground for terrorism," aiming to portray itself as a "responsible middle power" capable of ensuring regional security from the Arabian Peninsula to the Indian border.
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