PULSE POINTS
WHAT HAPPENED: Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif offered to host peace talks between the United States and Iran to resolve the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.
WHO WAS INVOLVED: Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, U.S. President Donald Trump, U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff, and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi.
WHEN & WHERE: The offer was made on Tuesday via a post on X. Discussions regarding a meeting are reportedly at an advanced stage and could occur within a week if agreed upon.
KEY QUOTE: “Pakistan stands ready and honoured to be the host to facilitate meaningful and conclusive talks for a comprehensive settlement of the ongoing conflict.” – Shehbaz Sharif.
IMPACT: The offer comes as Iran is targeting Gulf states aligned with the U.S. and shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, disrupting global energy and fertilizer supplies.
IN FULL
Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif offered on Tuesday to host peace talks between the United States and Iran to resolve the war between them, which also encompasses Israel, Iranian proxies in Lebanon, and multiple U.S.-aligned Gulf states. He announced the proposal on X (formerly Twitter), highlighting Pakistan’s readiness to help arrange the discussions.
“Pakistan welcomes and fully supports ongoing efforts to pursue dialogue to end the WAR in Middle East, in the interest of peace and stability in region and beyond,” Sharif stated. He added that Pakistan is “ready and honoured” to host “meaningful and conclusive talks” for a comprehensive settlement, subject to agreement by both the U.S. and Iran.
The Prime Minister tagged President Donald J. Trump, U.S. special envoy to the Middle East Steve Witkoff, and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi in his post. Preparations for a possible meeting are said to be well advanced, with a Pakistani government source indicating it could happen within a week, though officials stressed that nothing is certain.
Iran has been hitting energy infrastructure in Gulf states and disrupting the Strait of Hormuz, a vital corridor for global oil and gas supplies, and has threatened to escalate its attacks if President Trump follows through on a threat to “obliterate” the Iranian power grid. Trump subsequently postponed the planned strikes, offering Tehran a five-day window to agree to a ceasefire.
On Monday, President Trump described conversations between the U.S. and Iran as “very good and productive.” Elements of the Iranian regime have denied that any talks have taken place, but with the Islamic Republic’s command and control structure devastated, it is likely that its remaining leaders are not necessarily aware of what all of their counterparts are doing.
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