The U.S.-Iran peace agreement capped weeks of mediation by Pakistan, which has long sought to convince the world that it is an influential and positive player on the global stage.

The U.S.-Iran peace agreement capped weeks of mediation by Pakistan, which has long sought to convince the world that it is an influential and positive player on the global stage. Link Will Pakistan’s Iran Gamble Pay Off? Islamabad could leverage its success as a mediator to secure its own interests.