There have been media reports about backdoor efforts by Pakistan along with Egypt and Turkey to broker peace in West Asia. However the idea of Pakistan positioning itself as a mediator between the United States and Iran raises complex geopolitical questions, particularly from an Indian perspective. New Delhi has consistently accused Islamabad of supporting militant groups targeting India. From this standpoint, the notion of Pakistan playing a neutral and constructive role in resolving a major international conflict seems contradictory. While India strongly supports peace and stability in West Asia, given its energy security needs and the large Indian diaspora in the region, it is unlikely to endorse Pakistan as a mediator. States with contentious regional roles can still find themselves participating in international peace efforts when circumstances align. Conflicts like those between the United States and Iran are rarely resolved by a single mediator. They typically involve multiple channels, backdoor negotiations, and the participation of several regional and global actors. However, for India, the priority remains clear, supporting peace while safeguarding its own national interests and maintaining its long-held positions on terrorism and regional security.
