US EditionShehbaz, Pezeshkian Vow Regional Peace
The leaders held a 45-minute call and agreed to stay in close contact as Pakistan pushes dialogue after the first US-Iran talks ended without a deal.
- On Sunday, Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif reaffirmed Pakistan's commitment to "honest and sincere efforts to advance regional peace and security" during a 45-minute "warm and cordial" telephone call with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian.
- Senior Iranian and American negotiators held approximately 21 hours of talks in Islamabad on April 11–12 without reaching an agreement, though the discussions ended without a complete breakdown.
- Pakistani Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar spoke separately with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on Sunday, emphasizing "continued dialogue and engagement as essential to resolving the current issues as soon as possible."
- US President Donald Trump confirmed on Sunday he is sending a delegation to Islamabad for further talks, though Iranian officials have expressed hesitation due to the ongoing naval blockade of Iranian ports.
- With the Pakistan-brokered ceasefire set to expire on April 22, officials stress the urgency of sustained dialogue as the US warned of potential strikes on Iranian infrastructure if negotiations fail to produce an agreement.
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Pakistan PM Sharif Holds Talks With Iranian President Pezeshkian On ‘Regional Situation’
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian held talks on Sunday, focusing on regional tensions, diplomacy, and Pakistan’s continued support for peace efforts ahead of fresh US-Iran discussions in Islamabad.
Shehbaz, Pezeshkian vow regional peace
Pakistani PM vows to continue peace efforts in call with Iran’s president
Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif says Islamabad will remain fully committed to its efforts to promote peace and security in the region with the support of its friends and partners.
In 45-minute phone call with Pezeshkian, PM Shehbaz reaffirms Pakistan’s commitment to advancing regional peace
He told the Iranian president his recent engagements in Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Turkiye were helpful in building consensus in support of sustained process of dialogue and diplomacy, says PMO.
PM Pakistan Shehbaz Sharif melakukan percakapan telepon selema 45 menit dengan Presiden Iran Masoud Pezeshkian pada hari Minggu, 20 April 2026. Bahas Timur Tengah
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