Pakistan says 'U.S.-Iran indirect talks are taking place'
The Hindu
Pakistan confirms U.S.-Iran indirect talks facilitated by Islamabad, with support from Turkiye and Egypt to end ongoing conflict.
Pakistan's Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar confirmed on Thursday (March 26, 2026) that indirect negotiations between the United States and Iran were being held to end their war, using Islamabad as an intermediary.
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Mr. Dar, who is also deputy Prime Minister, described speculation about "peace talks" as "unnecessary", adding: "In reality, U.S.-Iran indirect talks are taking place through messages being relayed by Pakistan.
There has been unnecessary speculation in the media regarding peace talks to end ongoing conflict in the Middle East. In reality, US-Iran indirect talks are taking place through messages being relayed by Pakistan. In this context, the United States has shared 15 points, being…
"In this context, the United States has shared 15 points, being deliberated upon by Iran. Brotherly countries of Turkiye and Egypt, among others, are also extending their support to this initiative," he wrote on X, using Turkey's official name.
Mr. Dar's comments are the first on-the-record confirmation from Islamabad that Pakistan is playing a facilitating role.
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