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Axios: These Three Countries Played a Mediating Role Between US-Iran

Published March 23, 2026, 14:14
Axios: These Three Countries Played a Mediating Role Between US-Iran

Senior officials from Turkey, Pakistan and Egypt mediated between the United States and Iran in an effort to de-escalate tensions, according to Axios. The officials conveyed messages between US special envoy Steve Witkoff and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi. The mediation is ongoing and making progress, with discussions focusing on ending the war and resolving outstanding issues. President Trump had announced the postponement of a strike against Iran, following “good and productive” talks. The crisis in the Strait of Hormuz had increased the risk of escalation, with the exchange of threats causing turmoil in global energy markets. Trump's announcement of postponing the attacks led to a rise in US stocks and a fall in oil prices. However, the Iranian Foreign Ministry said that no talks had taken place between Iran and the US, although other countries in the region are trying to reduce tensions.