ISLAMABAD: New York Post correspondent Caitlin Doornbos has said Pakistan’s ability to maintain working relationships with both the US and Iran has positioned it uniquely in the conflict, allowing it to serve as a bridge in one of the most sensitive geopolitical standoffs.
In an exclusive interview with Pakistan TV, Caitlin Doornbos underscored Pakistan’s position as a key mediator in efforts to bridge tensions between the United States and Iran, describing Islamabad as an inimitable diplomatic channel trusted by both sides.
She said Islamabad has become a critical venue for dialogue, with direct exchanges and consultations taking place through Pakistan as the leadership remains actively engaged in facilitating communication and maintaining diplomatic momentum between Washington and Tehran.
Doornbos also referenced her conversation with US President Donald Trump, saying he expressed strong trust in Pakistan’s role in ongoing US–Iran negotiations, spoke positively about Pakistan’s leadership and its engagement in regional stability, and emphasised that Islamabad plays an important role in facilitating dialogue.
She said such mediation efforts are rare, especially between two adversaries with long-standing distrust, and that Islamabad’s role has gained increasing international attention.
Her remarks collectively highlight Pakistan’s role as both a key host of high-stakes diplomatic engagement and an increasingly important bridge in efforts to manage US–Iran tensions, reflecting its growing relevance in regional and global diplomacy.
Beyond the diplomatic discussions in Islamabad, Doornbos also reflected on her personal experience in Pakistan, praising the hospitality toward visiting journalists and officials attending the Islamabad Talks.
She said she has greatly enjoyed her time in the country, describing the warmth and generosity of the people as deeply welcoming and overwhelmingly positive.
Doornbos said she did not expect the level of public engagement she received, joking that she had, in a sense, become a “Pakistani celebrity” through her interactions both online and on the ground.
She added that she has been immersing herself in local culture, wearing traditional attire, listening to regional music, and indulging in delightful Pakistani cuisine.
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