How Pakistan has been mediating the U.S.-Israel war with Iran

WBUR

Published April 3, 2026 at 12:04 PM EDT

Pakistan has emerged as a key mediator in the U.S-Israel war with Iran. This role isn’t new for Pakistan.

NPR’s Betsy Joles reports from Islamabad.

This article was originally published on WBUR.org.

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