# Can Pakistan Sustain US-Iran Diplomacy Amid Growing Mistrust?

Pakistan is attempting to keep diplomatic channels open between the US and Iran as tensions over Tehran's nuclear program and regional actions deepen. The article examines Islamabad's mediating role and the obstacles it faces, including US skepticism and Iranian defiance. Success or failure matters because continued dysfunction in US-Iran relations fuels instability across the Middle East and South Asia.

**Importance:** 3/5

## Sources

### World
- [Al Jazeera](https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/8/4/can-pakistan-keep-us-iran-diplomacy-alive-as-mistrust-deepens?traffic_source=rss) — Tue, 04 Aug 2026 12:21:41 +0000