Pak invited to join Iran-US talks: FO

Islamabad: Pakistan on Tuesday said it has been invited to participate in the Iran-US talks aiming to reduce tension by arranging a deal between the two estranged nations.

The talks are expected to take place at a neutral venue, possibly in Turkiye, and officials of regional countries will participate to give it a broader perspective for peace.

Foreign Office (FO) spokesperson Tahir Andrabi confirmed that Islamabad has been invited.

“Pakistan has received the invitation for the upcoming talks between Iran and the United States,” Andrabi said in response to a media query. According to official sources, other countries, including Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Egypt, Oman and the United Arab Emirates (UAE), are expected to participate in the foreign minister-level parleys.