Why is Pakistan involved in a US-Iran peace deal?

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Pakistan has played a pivotal role in mediating a US-Iran peace deal by facilitating communication between the two countries. Islamabad confirmed ongoing efforts and a signing ceremony is scheduled in Switzerland on June 19.

Pakistan has played a key role in efforts to halt war between Iran and the United States, with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announcing a deal and "immediate and permanent" end to military operations this week. Pakistan signalled it will continue to lay the groundwork for further talks, with a signing ceremony scheduled in Switzerland on June 19. - How did Pakistan take a central role? - In March, several weeks into the war, Islamabad confirmed it was relaying messages back and forth between Tehran and Washington.