Pakistan urges US and UK to implement Islamabad MoU for regional peace

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   Pakistan says working to bring US and Iran back to negotiations under Islamabad MoU

   Most outlets reported that Pakistan is making efforts to bring the United States and Iran back to negotiations under the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), with phrases like “doing utmost” or “utmost efforts” commonly used. A few also noted that negotiations are “ongoing” and that Pakistan is urging restraint amid regional tensions. Some headlines led with the specific focus on de-escalation and the Strait of Hormuz, while others framed the emphasis more broadly on restoring talks. Overall, the coverage was largely consistent in framing Pakistan’s role as a mediator, with slight variation in the specific emphasis on regional tensions or the MoU’s implementation.