March 24 (UPI) -- Pakistani officials said Tuesday they're prepared to host negotiations between the United States and Iran, with in-person meetings possibly set to take place in Islamabad.
Pakistani Foreign Ministry spokesman Tahir Andrabi told Al Jazeera that Pakistan would be willing to play a part in the talks "if the parties desire."
The government "has consistently advocated for dialogue and diplomacy to promote peace and stability in the region," Andrabi said.
Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif confirmed the offer, saying he's ready to "facilitate meaningful and conclusive talks."
Unnamed Pakistani sources told The Guardian that Vice President JD Vance would potentially serve as chief U.S. negotiator if such talks went forward. Iranian officials have said they will not speak with President Donald Trump's pre-war negotiators, Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff and adviser Jared Kushner.
