ERBIL, Kurdistan Region - Pakistan is maintaining contact with both the United States and Iran at “very high levels” and continues to facilitate indirect dialogue between the two sides, Pakistan’s ambassador to the United Nations said, as Iran declared the Strait of Hormuz open to commercial shipping during a ceasefire period.
“We are in touch with all sides, including Iran, including the US at very high levels. And you know, there are exchange[s] of messages, and our role is basically to facilitate. And you've seen the results already. The first round was there, so the effort is to continue this dialogue,” Asim Iftikhar Ahmad told Rudaw.
Tehran on Friday declared the Strait of Hormuz “completely open” for commercial shipping during the ceasefire period, while also warning that access could be restricted again if hostilities resume. US President Donald Trump, meanwhile, said the Strait is “fully open and ready for passage” but warned of continued pressure on Iran, including measures targeting Iranian maritime activity.
“All the discussions are ongoing. [The] effort is to try to see that this dialog process continues and that, you know, the ceasefire, which is there till the 21st perhaps also need to be extended, so all of these things are being discussed,” he said.