US EditionWest Asia War: Sharif Briefs Saudi Crown Prince MBS as Pakistan Pushes to Mediate US-Iran Talks
Pakistan has relayed back-channel messages between the US and Iran and offered to host talks to urge immediate de-escalation and stabilize the regional conflict, officials said.
- On Wednesday, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif spoke with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, calling for an "immediate end to hostilities and return to normalcy" amid the ongoing Middle East conflict.
- Over the past 48 hours, Pakistan has played a pivotal role in back-channel diplomacy, coordinating with Turkey and Egypt to relay messages between the United States and Iran to maintain stability.
- The Strategic Mutual Defence Agreement signed last year remains central to bilateral ties, as Shehbaz expressed "full solidarity and support for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in these challenging times."
- Offering Islamabad as a potential venue, Shehbaz stated, "Subject to concurrence by the US and Iran, Pakistan stands ready and honoured to be the host to facilitate meaningful and conclusive talks."
- Trump recently described US-Iran conversations regarding a "complete and total resolution of hostilities in the Middle East" as "very good and productive," amid ongoing tensions across the Gulf.
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