Strait of Hormuz crisis diplomacy

Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Asif said on Monday that the next round of negotiations between the United States and Iran was expected soon, signaling that diplomatic efforts would continue despite the collapse of talks in Islamabad over the weekend.

Speaking to reporters outside Parliament House, Asif said there had been a sense of satisfaction after the talks and that no negative developments had emerged so far. He said only positive progress had been observed and that the diplomatic process was moving in a direction that he described as constructive. Responding to a question about whether Pakistan would play a role in shaping the region’s future, Asif said that ultimate decisions rest with Allah.

The talks in Islamabad on Saturday marked the first direct negotiations between the US and Iran since 1979, with officials at the level of Vice President involved on the American side. The discussions ran for 21 hours before both sides failed to reach a deal. Vice President JD Vance, who led the US delegation, said Iran did not accept Washington’s terms and that the US had presented its final and best offer.

Hours after the talks collapsed, Trump posted on Truth Social that the negotiations failed because Iran was unwilling to give up its nuclear ambitions. The US military then announced a blockade on all Iranian ports, effective from 1400 GMT on Monday.

Iran’s Foreign Ministry confirmed that no deal was reached, though both sides exchanged messages and draft texts during the talks. Iranian parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf, who led Iran’s delegation, told Trump on his return to Tehran: “If you fight, we will fight.”

Pakistan brokered the ceasefire that brought both sides to the table and hosted the talks that produced no final agreement. Asif’s statement on Monday indicated that Islamabad intends to keep its role as mediator alive and push for a second round of talks before the two-week ceasefire window closes.

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Turkey confirmed on April 8 that President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan spoke with US President Donald Trump and stated that Ankara will continue to increase its support for ongoing peace efforts linked to the conflict involving Iran, the United States, and regional actors.

According to a statement released by Erdoğan’s office, the Turkish president said Turkey remains committed to diplomatic engagement and will take steps to contribute to efforts aimed at reducing tensions and advancing negotiations. The call took place as preparations continue for direct talks between US and Iranian officials scheduled in Islamabad later this week.

Turkey has maintained communication with multiple parties throughout the conflict, positioning itself as a country engaged in dialogue rather than direct involvement. Officials in Ankara have supported ceasefire efforts and have called for the reopening of key shipping routes, including the Strait of Hormuz, which has faced disruption since the conflict escalated in late February.

The conversation between Erdoğan and Trump comes after the United States and Iran agreed to a two-week ceasefire framework, with both sides preparing for negotiations that could address sanctions, regional security, and nuclear commitments. Governments across the region have increased diplomatic outreach in parallel, seeking to influence the outcome of the talks.

Turkey’s role adds to a broader set of mediation efforts that include involvement from countries such as Pakistan, Oman, and China, each maintaining communication channels with different sides of the conflict. Ankara has not announced any specific initiative following the call but indicated that it will continue to support diplomatic processes through coordination with international partners.

The development reflects ongoing efforts by regional and global powers to stabilize the situation as negotiations move forward and military operations remain paused under the current ceasefire arrangement.

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