Pakistan could host US-Iran peace talks in Islamabad

March 25, 2026

TL;DR

Pakistan has offered to host discussions between US and Iranian officials in Islamabad.
The proposed talks could involve senior aides from Washington and Tehran, potentially this week.
Pakistani Army Chief Asim Munir spoke with US President Donald Trump, and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif spoke with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian.
Prime Minister Sharif assured Iran of Pakistan's constructive role in facilitating regional peace.
An Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman indicated receiving messages from 'friendly countries' about a US request for negotiations to end the war.
The US has not detailed the talks Trump mentioned, stating sensitive diplomatic discussions are not negotiated through the media.
Pakistani officials are reportedly facilitating communication between Tehran and Trump's envoys, Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner.
Pakistan is being considered as a potential mediator for peace, along with Egypt and Qatar.

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