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Pakistan Emerges as Unexpected US-Iran Mediator, Hosts Four-Nation Talks

31 March, 2026.Iran.18 sources

Key Takeaways

Pakistan offers to host talks between the U.S. and Iran to end the war.
Quadruple foreign ministers' meeting in Islamabad discusses ending the Iran war.
Iran rejects direct talks with the U.S.; mediation claims disputed.

Pakistan Steps In

Pakistan has unexpectedly taken a leading role as a mediator in the war between the United States and Iran.

Ishaq Dar announced that Pakistan is prepared to host direct US-Iran talks in Islamabad.

Al Jazeera

Iran's consul in Mumbai issued a blunt denial, stating there were no direct talks.

Four-Nation Regional Talks

The ministerial meeting included Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Egypt.

Dar said all sides expressed confidence in Pakistan's mediation efforts.

Al-Sharq

The absence of confirmation from Tehran and Washington has cast doubt.

Iran-Mumbai Denial, Regional Ripples

Iran's Mumbai consulate said Pakistan's forums were their own and that Iran did not participate.

“Pakistan, on Tuesday, expressed its readiness to host talks between the United States and Iran, while Russia announced its readiness to join mediation efforts”