LONDON: Pakistan is relaying messages between the United States and Iran as part of indirect talks to end the ongoing Middle East conflict, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar said on Thursday, in the first official confirmation of Islamabad’s mediating role.
“There has been unnecessary speculation in the media regarding peace talks,” Dar said in a statement posted on X. “In reality, US-Iran indirect talks are taking place through messages being relayed by Pakistan.”
He added that Washington had shared a 15-point proposal with Tehran, which is currently under consideration by Iranian authorities.
There has been unnecessary speculation in the media regarding peace talks to end ongoing conflict in the Middle East. In reality, US-Iran indirect talks are taking place through messages being relayed by Pakistan. In this context, the United States has shared 15 points, being…
— Ishaq Dar (@MIshaqDar50) March 26, 2026
