A day after talks between the United States and Iran collapsed, Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif met Iranian Ambassador Reza Amiri Moghadam in Islamabad on Wednesday. According to a statement released on the Pakistani government’s social media account, the meeting focused on the current regional situation and ongoing peace efforts.

The failed dialogue followed U.S. President Donald Trump’s decision to extend the Iran ceasefire indefinitely, just hours before it was set to expire, to allow more time for negotiations. Although a second round of talks was planned in Islamabad, it did not take place. The White House confirmed that U.S. Vice President JD Vance did not travel for the meeting, while Iran made no formal announcement about sending a delegation.

The conflict began on February 28 after U.S. and Israeli airstrikes on Iran, which quickly spread across the region, including Lebanon. Amid this tension, Pakistan is seeking to position itself as a key mediator in regional peace efforts.