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U.S.-Iran Diplomatic Mediation

March 29 – March 29, 2026

Where Things Stand

Pakistan is offering to host peace talks between the United States and Iran to lower the risk of a larger war in the Middle East. President Trump has endorsed this plan while the U.S. increases its military presence in the Gulf to counter recent regional strikes. Pakistan claims both nations have signaled trust in their ability to lead these back-channel communications.

Key Statements

TThe Wall Street Journal

Pakistan offers to host peace talks between the U.S. and Iran and facilitates back-channel communications, a proposal endorsed by President Trump.

This confirms that the President of the United States has officially supported the mediation proposal.

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Pakistan's Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar states that Iran and the US have expressed confidence in Pakistan to facilitate talks aimed at reducing Middle East tensions.

This shows that both sides of the conflict have agreed to Pakistan's role as a mediator.

News

BBC World Service - Newshour, Pakistan hosts talks on ending Iran war

bbc.com logoBBCCenter

Pakistan says it will mediate US-Iran peace talks

washingtonexaminer.com logoWashington ExaminerCenter Right

Israeli strikes and US troop buildup put Pakistan's peacemaker role under pressure

theguardian.com logoThe GuardianCenter Left

How Pakistan Wooed Trump and Styled Itself as a Peace Broker in Iran Conflict

wsj.com logoThe Wall Street JournalCenter

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