Islamabad: Pakistan will continue its mediation efforts to help reach a negotiated settlement to the Middle East conflict, with 'no immediate danger' of a renewed war between the US and Iran, multiple Pakistani government sources familiar with the process told Anadolu on Monday.

According to Anadolu Agency, "Pakistan does not see any immediate danger vis-a-vis resumption of war despite the ongoing deadlock, as Washington and Tehran are seriously pursuing a diplomatic way out to end the conflict," a source stated. This comes in light of US President Donald Trump's rejection of Tehran's response to Washington's plan to end the war.

Additionally, sources noted that Trump is keen on ensuring that his upcoming visit to China is not overshadowed by renewed hostilities. On Sunday, Trump took to his Truth Social platform to express his dissatisfaction with Iran's response, describing it as 'totally unacceptable.' However, Iran downplayed Trump's rejection, asserting that it 'doesn't matter at all.'

Islamabad is committed to its mediatory role and aims to "break the deadlock despite the two sides' publicly adopted inflexibility on some issues, mainly Tehran's nuclear program." Back-channel communications persist, with assistance from countries like Qatar and Egypt.

While Pakistan remains hopeful for direct talks between the US and Iran, there has been no "significant" shift in Iran's stance on the nuclear issue, according to the sources. Tehran's response, conveyed to the US via Islamabad, emphasizes an "immediate" end to the war but offers little on Washington's core demands regarding Iran's nuclear program.

Iran has suggested "broader and separate" discussions on the nuclear issue due to its "complexity." It has reiterated its willingness to suspend uranium enrichment for five years but rejected the US's demand for a 20-year halt. Furthermore, Iran dismissed the US call to dismantle its underground nuclear facilities, maintaining it has no nuclear weapons ambitions.

Tehran also proposed beginning nuclear talks within a month following an agreement to end the war. It has expressed readiness to reopen the Strait of Hormuz if the US lifts its blockade on Iranian ports. Moreover, Tehran insists on the release of its frozen funds, compensation for war damages, and the lifting of sanctions.

Previously, Pakistan facilitated a two-week ceasefire between the US and Iran on April 8, followed by pivotal discussions in Islamabad on April 11 and 12. Despite these efforts, a definitive agreement to conclude the war remains elusive. The conflict has led to disruptions in global energy supplies and affected daily life in the region, with both sides exchanging proposals to find common ground for resuming direct talks.