Pakistan Offers to Host US-Iran Talks if Both Sides Agree
Shehbaz Sharif said Pakistan is ready to host talks between the United States and Iran if both sides agree, offering Islamabad as a possible venue for diplomacy.
In a message posted on X, Sharif said Pakistan supports ongoing efforts to pursue dialogue aimed at ending the war in the Middle East and restoring regional stability. He said Islamabad would be “ready and honoured” to facilitate meaningful and conclusive negotiations.
The offer came after Donald Trump said the United States had held constructive contacts related to ending hostilities, although Iranian officials have not confirmed any direct negotiations with Washington and say messages have been passed through intermediaries.
Pakistan has in recent days stepped up its diplomatic outreach, with Sharif previously voicing support for negotiations in a call with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian. Islamabad has tried to position itself as a bridge between Washington and Tehran as the conflict widens.
Officials and analysts say Pakistan’s offer reflects both diplomatic ambition and practical concern, as the conflict has already affected regional trade, shipping and energy markets, with countries across the region seeking to avoid a broader war.
Pakistan has historically maintained working ties with both Iran and the United States, while also keeping close relations with Gulf Arab states, giving it a potentially useful role in backchannel diplomacy.
The United States and Iran have also relied on regional mediators before, including Oman, which has previously hosted indirect contacts between the two sides during periods of high tension.
While no formal talks have been confirmed, Pakistan’s offer underscores growing regional pressure to open a diplomatic path before the conflict deepens further.
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