Shashi Tharoor Questions Pakistan’s Mediation Role

By BPN News Desk April 12, 2026

National

Tharoor Questions Pakistan’s Iran-US Mediation Role Congress MP Shashi Tharoor took a swipe at Pakistan over its role in hosting and facilitating talks between the United States and Iran in Islamabad, saying only Pakistan could play such a role. His remark came amid growing attention on

International

Iran Rejects Pakistan Peace Mediation Bid

By BPN News Desk April 4, 2026

Iran Rejects Pakistan Peace Mediation Bid Iran has reportedly refused to engage with a Pakistan-backed effort to broker talks with the United States, weakening Islamabad’s attempt to present itself as a mediator in the worsening West Asia crisis. The reported decision suggests Tehran is not prepared to accept outside diplomatic frameworks that do not address […]

International

Iran Toughens Terms As Mediation Efforts Continue

By BPN News Desk March 24, 2026

Iran has sharply hardened its negotiating position as mediation efforts continue, with Tehran now expected to demand major concessions from the United States before any serious talks can move forward. The tougher stance reflects the growing influence of hardline security thinking inside Iran as the conflict continues. Iran Hardens Negotiating Stance Iran is no longer […]

International

Trump Offers to Restart Nile Water Mediation

By BPN News Desk January 18, 2026

US President Donald Trump has said the United States is ready to restart mediation efforts on the long-running Nile water dispute, according to a letter sent to Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi. Focus on Nile Water Sharing In the communication, Trump expressed Washington’s willingness to facilitate talks aimed at resolving disagreements over the sharing of […]

International

Pakistan Says India Rejected US Role in Ceasefire Talks

By BPN News Desk September 16, 2025

Pakistan’s Foreign Minister, Mohammad Ishaq Dar, has stated that India never agreed to any third-party mediation during ceasefire negotiations related to Operation Sindoor. He said that while a ceasefire offer did come via the United States, India insisted that the matter remain strictly bilateral. Dar’s Statement on Dialogue In an interview with Al Jazeera, Dar […]