Iran says diplomatic efforts continue to revive Islamabad agreement

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1. 2 Sep 2026 76% related

   9 outlets

   Pakistan pledges continued diplomacy amid US-Iran tensions

   Most outlets reported that Pakistan remains committed to diplomatic efforts to ease US-Iran tensions, using similar phrasing such as "continue to strive for dialogue" or "keep diplomacy alive." Several emphasized Pakistan's "hopeful" stance or "optimism" about a resolution, while others, like *Minute Mirror*, focused more narrowly on reaffirming the commitment to dialogue. *Daily Pakistan (English)* and *Aaj News (English)* added slight context, noting the "back to back US-Iran attacks" or framing the escalation as not a failure of the mediation process. Overall, the framing was largely consistent, with minor variations in emphasis on hope, continuity, or context.

2. 13 Aug 2026 77% related

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   Pakistan says working to bring US and Iran back to negotiations

   Most outlets highlighted Pakistan's efforts to facilitate dialogue between the US and Iran, with a focus on Islamabad's diplomatic initiatives and commitment to peace in the Gulf and Middle East. The Nation emphasized Pakistan's "all-out efforts" and sustained engagement, while Arab News Pakistan noted the country's work to prevent derailment of the peace process. Both excerpts framed the Foreign Office's statements as central to the narrative.

3. 2 Aug 2026 78% related

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   Iranian MP says efforts underway to revive June US-Iran deal

   Most outlets reported that an Iranian lawmaker stated mediators are working to revive a deal from June between the US and Iran. The framing and additional details varied slightly: one outlet included the name of the lawmaker and noted he is a parliamentary spokesperson, while another omitted the name and provided less context. Both excerpts described the deal as having briefly halted a war, but no further specifics about the deal or mediation process were included.

4. 31 Jul 2026 80% related

   11 outlets · 2 developments

   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.

5. 27 Jul 2026 77% related

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   Iran confirms indirect talks with US through Pakistan, Qatar, and Oman

   Samaa highlights Iran's ongoing indirect talks with the US through Pakistan, Qatar, and Oman, and emphasizes Iran's accusation against Washington for violating agreements. Daily Times also reports on the confirmation of indirect communication through regional mediators, including the same countries, and similarly notes Iran's accusations against the US, though it truncates the excerpt with an ellipsis. Both headlines present similar core information but differ slightly in emphasis and phrasing.