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Pakistan has emerged as a key intermediary between Iran and the United States to try to secure talks to end their war in the Gulf.

US envoy Steve Witkoff said there were “strong signs” Iran could be convinced to make a peace deal, confirming that Washington had passed a 15-point plan to Tehran through mediator Pakistan.