Pakistan Emerges as Mediator, Promises to Host US-Iran Talks

Pakistan announced it would soon host talks between the United States and Iran.

“Pakistan says it is ready to host “meaningful” talks to end the United States-Israeli war on Iran after diplomats from Saudi Arabia, Egypt and Turkiye gathered in Islamabad in a bid to de-escalate the conflict”

Al Jazeera

Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar said both Iran and the US have expressed confidence in Pakistan.

Al Jazeera

The announcement came after diplomats from Saudi Arabia, Egypt, and Turkey met in Islamabad.

Iran's parliament speaker dismissed the talks as a cover after US Marines arrived.

Tehran was ready to respond if US soldiers were deployed.

Al-Jazeera Net

Trump claimed negotiations were advancing and Iran had given a tribute of 20 oil tankers.

The foreign ministers of Saudi Arabia, Egypt, and Turkey expressed full support.

“Pakistan says it will host US-Iran talks, while Iran warns US ground troops would be ‘set on fire’ Pakistan says it will host US-Iran talks, while Iran warns US ground troops would be ‘set on fire’ ISLAMABAD (AP) — Pakistan announced Sunday that it would soon host talks between the U”

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Dar also spoke to China’s Foreign Minister and the UN Secretary-General.

Pakistan relies heavily on oil and gas imports through the Strait of Hormuz.

It was not immediately clear if the US and Iran had agreed to attend the talks.

Iran’s mission to the United Nations declined to comment.

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The monthlong war has killed more than 3,000 people.