Top diplomats from Saudi Arabia, Egypt, and Turkiye have gathered in Islamabad for two days of talks with their Pakistani counterpart, aiming to de-escalate the ongoing US-Israel war on Iran. The discussions, held on Sunday and Monday, are led by Pakistani Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar. Ahead of the talks, Dar announced that Iran had allowed 20 additional ships under the Pakistani flag to pass through the Strait of Hormuz. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif also spoke with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian for over an hour as part of the preparations.
According to Al Jazeera’s Kamal Kyder, Pakistan has been acting as a key intermediary between the United States and Iran, relaying messages as part of mediation efforts. Pezeshkian expressed gratitude for Pakistan’s role in attempting to halt aggression against Iran. Islamabad’s longstanding ties with Tehran and Gulf states, as well as its communication channels with Washington, have positioned it as a central player in the diplomatic process.
The talks come amid rising regional tensions, including Houthi attacks on Israel and the arrival of additional US forces in the Middle East, heightening fears of a broader conflict.
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