ISLAMABAD, PAKISTAN March 24, 2026 – In a significant diplomatic move amid escalating tensions in West Asia, Pakistan has engaged Iranian leadership in talks aimed at mediating an end to the ongoing war involving the United States, Israel, and Iran. The development, first highlighted in a breaking post by BRICS News on X (formerly Twitter), underscores Islamabad’s efforts to leverage its unique ties with both Tehran and Washington to broker peace.
According to the report, Pakistan is actively holding discussions with Iranian officials to facilitate negotiations and de-escalate the conflict, which entered its fourth week following US and Israeli strikes on Iranian targets. The X post featured portraits of Pakistani Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif and Iranian President Dr. Masoud Pezeshkian, symbolizing the bilateral engagement.
Multiple international outlets have corroborated the claim. The Financial Times reported that Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif held telephone conversations with President Pezeshkian, while Pakistan’s Army Chief, Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, spoke directly with US President Donald Trump on Sunday. Pakistani officials have pitched Islamabad as a potential venue for high-level talks, possibly involving senior US figures such as Vice President JD Vance and Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf later this week.
“Pakistan is positioning itself as the lead mediator trying to broker an end to the US and Israel’s war against Iran,” the Financial Times noted, highlighting Islamabad’s strong military and diplomatic relationships with both sides.
Additional mediation efforts involve Türkiye and Egypt, with their foreign ministers relaying messages between US envoy Steve Witkoff and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi. A US source told Axios that “the mediation is ongoing and making progress,” focusing on a ceasefire and resolution of outstanding issues.
The move comes as global markets react to volatility in oil prices and fears of wider regional instability. Iran has maintained a firm stance in public statements, while Pakistan has reiterated its commitment to dialogue, sovereignty, and de-escalation. Prime Minister Sharif has publicly condemned Israeli airstrikes and expressed solidarity with Iran, while pledging Pakistan’s “constructive role” in regional peace.
Pakistani officials, including Information Minister Attaullah Tarar, have emphasized the country’s readiness to mediate due to its balanced relations in the region. Analysts view this as a strategic opportunity for Islamabad to enhance its diplomatic influence without direct military involvement.
As talks continue behind the scenes, observers are watching closely for any breakthrough. A successful mediation hosted in Islamabad could mark a pivotal moment in preventing further escalation in the Middle East.
*Life News Agency will continue to monitor developments as they unfold.*
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