Mediator Pakistan says US-Iran talks ongoing as foes trade attacks

Pakistan is currently acting as a mediator in ongoing negotiations between the United States and Iran, according to a statement from the Pakistani foreign ministry. The diplomatic talks persist even as the two adversarial nations continue to trade attacks.

The discussions are focused specifically on the Strait of Hormuz and efforts to de-escalate rising tensions between Washington and Tehran. The Pakistani foreign ministry spokesman confirmed that negotiations between the involved parties remain active despite the ongoing hostilities.