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Is the War Ending? Pakistan Confirms Both Sides Agree to Secret Talks

Pakistan's Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar has announced that Islamabad will host high-stakes talks between the United States and Iran in the coming days after both nations expressed confidence in Pakistan as a mediator.

Pakistan's Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi
Pakistan's Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi (Photo: Gabriel Petrescu / Shutterstock)

In a major diplomatic development that could signal a turning point in the ongoing war, Pakistan has officially announced its role as a mediator between the United States and Iran. Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar confirmed in a video statement today that both Washington and Tehran have expressed their trust in Islamabad to facilitate meaningful negotiations aimed at reaching a comprehensive and long term settlement. This initiative has already garnered significant international backing, with major global powers and the United Nations throwing their weight behind Pakistan’s efforts to bring the warring parties to the table.

A Global Peace Initiative

The announcement comes at a critical juncture as the region teeters on the edge of further escalation. Minister Dar revealed that he has been in extensive contact with his international counterparts to coordinate the logistics of the upcoming talks. "Pakistan is very happy that both Iran and the United States have expressed their confidence in Pakistan as a mediator for talks," Dar stated. "Pakistan will be honored to host and assist in holding meaningful talks between the two sides in the coming days, with the goal of reaching a comprehensive and long-term settlement of the ongoing war."

The diplomatic momentum is supported by a broad coalition of international actors. Dar noted that he held a detailed phone conversation with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, who expressed China’s full support for the initiative. Additionally, the UN Secretary General has signaled his approval of Pakistan’s peace mission. "I have also held many phone calls with my colleagues from different countries around the world, and everyone expressed full support and confidence in our efforts," Dar added. As the world waits for the first official meeting, the success of this mediation will depend on whether both sides are willing to move beyond rhetoric toward a functional agreement that can end the current hostilities.

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