A 15-point plan drawn up by the United States to end the war in the Middle East was delivered to Tehran through Pakistani mediators, two senior officials in Islamabad said today.
Pakistan is seen as a potential mediator in the conflict, which began on February 28, due to its historical ties with both Washington and Tehran, as well as its regional influence.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said on Tuesday that Pakistan is willing to host negotiations between the parties, stressing that dialogue is essential to ensure peace and stability.
In a statement, Sharif said Pakistan fully supports “ongoing efforts” to end the conflict and is ready to facilitate “constructive and definitive talks” if an agreement is reached between the US and Iran.
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Sharif also confirmed he had been in contact with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, assuring him of Islamabad’s support in promoting peace.
Pakistan’s Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar also confirmed discussions with his Iranian counterpart Abbas Araghchi as part of ongoing diplomatic efforts.
Foreign Ministry spokesperson Tahir Hussain Andrabi reiterated that Pakistan “remains ready to host negotiations,” emphasizing the country’s consistent support for a diplomatic solution.
On Monday, Tehran said it had received messages from “some friendly countries” regarding a US request to begin negotiations to end the war, according to the official agency IRNA.
Meanwhile, former Pakistani ambassador to Oman Imran Ali Chaudhry revealed that Pakistan’s army chief Asim Munir recently held meetings with US negotiators in the Gulf, including several hours of talks in Oman.
Iran maintains close relations with Pakistan, which condemned the assassination of Iran’s supreme leader Ali Khamenei and congratulated the appointment of his successor Mojtaba Khamenei amid heightened regional tensions.
