WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump has officially confirmed that proposed peace negotiations between Iran and the United States will be hosted in Islamabad.
The announcement came after Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif shared Pakistan’s offer to facilitate the talks on his social media platform, X. President Trump reposted the message on his own platform, Truth Social, signaling support for Pakistan’s mediation role.
Prime Minister Sharif had stated that Pakistan fully supports ongoing efforts to end hostilities in the Middle East and promote peace and stability in the region.
By reposting Sharif’s message, Trump appears to endorse Pakistan as a neutral intermediary in sensitive diplomatic efforts, drawing global attention to Islamabad’s role amid weakened direct diplomatic channels.
The confirmation comes in the wake of escalating tensions, including Trump’s previous ultimatum to Iran over attacks on power plants, which had temporarily threatened to escalate into military action.
Following diplomatic pressure from regional allies, the United States granted a five-day extension before taking any action, creating an opening for Pakistan’s diplomatic intervention.
Alongside Sharif’s outreach, Pakistani officials have engaged directly with Iranian leadership. Sharif reportedly spoke with Iranian President Masoud Pizeshkian, while Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar held discussions with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, reinforcing Pakistan’s commitment to a constructive role in facilitating dialogue.
The Foreign Office spokesman, Tahir Hussain Andrabi, emphasized that Pakistan has long advocated continuous dialogue and diplomacy to promote regional peace and is always prepared to host negotiations.
