Web Desk: Pakistan and Qatar have intensified diplomatic efforts to ease tensions between the United States and Iran and help revive stalled negotiations, according to an Arab media report.

The report stated that both countries have received responses from Washington and Tehran regarding a mediation proposal aimed at restarting dialogue. Iran has reportedly informed Pakistan that it is willing to continue the negotiation process, while both sides have shared their respective positions on the initiative.

According to sources, Tehran has proposed a three-phase framework for future talks. The first phase would focus on issues related to the Strait of Hormuz, followed by discussions on Iran’s frozen overseas assets in the second phase. The final stage would address Iran’s nuclear program.

The report further claimed that Iran has conveyed to Pakistan its rejection of any proposal seeking an alternative trade or maritime corridor to replace the Strait of Hormuz.

Arab media also reported that the next round of negotiations, if finalized, could be held in Geneva, Doha, or Islamabad. However, no final decision has yet been announced regarding the venue.

Meanwhile, a senior Iranian official said the pause in US military strikes has created uncertainty and raised doubts about future developments. The official added that Iran is prepared to halt military action and would refrain from responding if the United States does not launch further attacks.

However, neither Washington nor Tehran has officially confirmed the reported mediation efforts or the proposed framework for future negotiations.