Pakistan Hosts Saudi-Turkish-Egyptian Talks on Iran Peace
Key Takeaways
- Pakistan hosts foreign ministers from Turkey, Saudi Arabia and Egypt to discuss the Iran war.
- Four-nation talks urge US-Iran diplomacy and regional de-escalation.
- First multilateral meeting among Pakistan, Egypt, Saudi Arabia and Turkey since the Iran war began.
Quad Diplomacy
Pakistan hosted a Saudi-Turkish-Egyptian quadrilateral foreign ministerial meeting in Islamabad.
Sharif spoke with Iranian President Pezeshkian, focusing on de-escalation and trust.
The meeting moved from Turkey to Pakistan due to Sharif's medical treatment.
Iran Warns
Iran's parliament speaker warned the U.S. against a ground invasion.
The war has killed more than 3,000 people across several countries.
Iran's reach extended to the Gaza Strip, where Israeli strikes killed seven people.
Religious Sites Close in Jerusalem
Israeli police placed restrictions on access to Jerusalem's holy sites.
The Western Wall was closed and the Palm Sunday procession canceled.
The Passover holiday and Easter began under the shadow of war.
Quad Calls for Ceasefire
The four foreign ministers expressed support for a ceasefire.
They called for the unhindered flow of humanitarian aid.
Pakistan has moved closer to Iran and Turkey in a regional role reversal.
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