The Iranian Foreign Ministry said that mediators, including Pakistan and Qatar, are now playing an active role in negotiations to end regional conflict [1].

This development suggests a widening diplomatic effort to stabilize the Middle East. By involving multiple regional players, the parties aim to finalize a draft agreement that could address several overlapping security crises.

Iranian negotiation delegation member Hussein Bak said that there are still pending points regarding the termination of the war in the region [1]. He specifically highlighted the situation in Lebanon as a primary concern in the current discussions.

Despite the active mediation, Bak said that Iran will not provide any concessions regarding these outstanding points [1]. The involvement of Pakistan and Qatar marks a strategic shift in the mediation process, bringing in non-Arab and Gulf states to bridge the gap between conflicting parties.

According to the Foreign Ministry, the mediators are currently active in the talks to advance the process [1]. The primary objective remains the creation of a sustainable framework to cease hostilities across the region, though the specific terms of the draft agreement have not been disclosed.

“Pakistan and Qatar are playing an active role in the mediation process”

The inclusion of Pakistan and Qatar as active mediators indicates an attempt to diversify the diplomatic channels used to resolve regional tensions. While the Iranian government expresses a willingness to engage in the process, the refusal to make concessions on regional security—particularly concerning Lebanon—suggests that a final agreement may still face significant hurdles despite the expanded mediation team.