PAKISTAN is actively working to restore the Iran-United States peace process following the collapse of a landmark framework agreement that it had spent months brokering. The road from the initial Islamabad Talks to a signed Memorandum of Understanding — and its subsequent suspension — reflects both the complexity of this conflict and the indispensable role Pakistan continues to play. The first phase of the Islamabad Talks could nonetheless be considered a success in laying a solid foundation for future engagement. The signing was celebrated as a landmark achievement and a vindication of Pakistan’s months of painstaking diplomatic effort. Pakistan’s diplomatic efforts have been widely acknowledged, with both US and Iranian leaders expressing appreciation for Islamabad’s constructive role and the sustained engagement of Field Marshal Asim Munir.