Pakistan said on Sunday (March 29, 2026) that it was ready to broker and host “meaningful talks” between the United States and Iran to bring an end to their war, outlining growing support for its peace efforts, including from the United Nations and China.
The government in Islamabad has emerged as a key facilitator, relaying messages between the two sides to try to stop the conflict from escalating.
Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar hosted his counterparts from Saudi Arabia, Egypt and Turkey for several hours in the Pakistani capital on Sunday, with concern high about the impact of the fighting, including the choking of maritime traffic through the strategic Strait of Hormuz.
In a televised statement, Mr. Dar, who is also Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister, said the visitors “expressed their full support” for potential U.S.-Iran talks in Islamabad.
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