Pakistan Announces It Will Host U.S.-Iran Peace Talks Following Regional Meetings

Pakistan-Led U.S.-Iran Peace Mediation·March 28 – March 30, 2026

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Pakistan Announces It Will Host U.S.-Iran Peace Talks Following Regional Meetings

Pakistan is leading a major diplomatic effort to end the month-long war between the United States and Iran. Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar announced that Pakistan will host and facilitate direct talks between the two nations to end regional conflict. This move follows a series of meetings in Islamabad where Pakistan worked to create a conducive environment for peace. Regional powers including Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Egypt have expressed their support for the peace talks. These nations met in Pakistan to discuss ways to de-escalate the conflict and address the global energy crisis caused by the war. Pakistan is maintaining a delicate balancing act as it attempts to mediate between the warring parties and their allies.

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Key Statements

TThe Boston Globe

“Mediators meet in Pakistan to negotiate an end to the monthlong war between Iran, Israel, and the U.S., which has killed over 3,000 people and threatened global energy supplies.”

This article provides the specific death toll and the primary parties involved in the regional conflict.

RReuters

“Pakistan hosts foreign ministers from Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Egypt to discuss de-escalating the Iran war and positioning Islamabad as a potential venue for U.S.-Iran negotiations.”

It identifies the specific regional powers participating in the mediation and the goal of the meeting.