Pakistan army voices cautious Iran-US mediation hope

Pakistan army voices cautious Iran-US mediation hope

Fresh Pakistan Afghanistan border clash claims near Angoor Adda and Paktia coincide with the army’s cautious optimism on Iran-US talks and a UN diplomacy push.

Pakistan and the Afghan Taliban administration accuse each other of starting fighting near Angoor Adda in Paktika.

A Pakistani official said Afghan mortar fire killed one civilian and wounded five in north-west Pakistan; Afghan local sources separately reported child casualties in Paktia.

Army spokesperson Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry said Pakistan is cautiously optimistic about mediating between Iran and the United States.

Field Marshal Asim Munir visited Tehran twice in October, including a Monday trip with Saudi and Turkish officials.

At the UN Security Council, Pakistan’s Usman Jadoon urged a diplomatic path on Iran’s nuclear file and unhindered IAEA work.