Pakistan Hosts Saudi, Turkey, Egypt for Talks to De-escalate Iran-US War

Pakistan hosted foreign ministers from Saudi Arabia, Egypt and Turkey for two-day talks.

“Top diplomats from Saudi Arabia, Egypt and Turkiye have gathered in Islamabad for two-day talks with their Pakistani counterpart on the US-Israel war on Iran, seeking to de-escalate the conflict”

Al Jazeera

The talks were led by Pakistani Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar.

Al Jazeera

Iran had allowed 20 more ships under the Pakistani flag to pass through the Strait of Hormuz.

Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif had a detailed conversation with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian.

Pakistan has positioned itself as a mediator between Washington and Tehran.

The Egyptians, Turks and Saudis emphasized dialogue and coordination.

AL-Monitor

Iran has responded to the US proposal via Islamabad.

The USS Tripoli arrived with approximately 3,500 Marines.

“Islamabad is preparing to host a quadrilateral meeting of the foreign ministers of Pakistan, Turkey, Egypt, and Saudi Arabia on Monday, March 30, to discuss regional developments, including the war in Iran, according to Pakistan's state television”

An-Nahar

CENTCOM confirmed the deployment.

Iran's parliament speaker accused the US of secretly planning a ground attack.

The Iranian-backed Houthis launched missiles toward Israel.

Kuwaiti air defenses intercepted multiple drones.

Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha (BSS)

Energy prices soared and fertilizer exports shrank.