Differences between America and Iran regarding peace talks

Egypt, Türkiye and Pakistan have all held talks with the warring parties in recent days.

The United States and Iran also exchanged messages over the weekend via Egypt, Turkey and Pakistan, an Egyptian source said, according to news agency AP.

On Sunday, Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan spoke on the phone with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, this conversation has been confirmed by Iran.

According to media reports, Fidan also spoke to US officials and held several talks with his Egyptian and European counterparts.

Citing a Turkish source, middle east eyeA UK-based news site said Turkey is “attempting to build a unified front in the talks to balance Israel’s influence, working with European, Gulf and other regional actors to help end the conflict.”

But Turkey’s Foreign Ministry has declined to comment on whether the country relayed messages between Iran and the United States at weekend talks.

As for Egypt, President Abdel-Fattah el-Sisi said Cairo has sent “clear messages” to Iran, focusing on de-escalating the conflict, according to his office.

Egypt’s Foreign Ministry said it was making “continuous efforts and communication” with all parties.

Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said on Monday that he spoke to Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian.

Sharif said in a post on Twitter that he “reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to play a constructive role in advancing peace in the region.”

Pakistan has suggested its capital Islamabad as a possible venue for talks between senior US and Iranian figures. financial Times Reported on Monday.