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Donald Trump has dismissed Iran’s latest response as “totally unacceptable”, adding fresh tension to a fragile diplomatic moment.

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif says Pakistan has received Iran’s response, signalling that Islamabad’s mediation channel remains active as regional diplomacy enters a sensitive phase.

A resolution submitted in the US House of Representatives by Congressman Al Green praises Pakistan’s efforts to facilitate peace between the United States, Israel and Iran, as Islamabad’s role in back-channel diplomacy draws growing attention in Washington.

President Donald Trump has cooled expectations of an imminent Islamabad signing ceremony, saying it is “too soon” for such a trip despite signs that US and Iranian negotiators are moving closer to a possible peace framework.

The United States has announced the phased closure of its Consulate General in Peshawar, with diplomatic engagement for Khyber Pakhtunkhwa now shifting to the US Embassy in Islamabad. The decision does not end US engagement with Pakistan, but it places renewed focus on KP’s security situation and the provincial government’s ability to reassure foreign missions.