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Pakistan's PM Leads Diplomatic Efforts for US-Iran Mediation

3/29/2026

Summary

Story summary

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif of Pakistan has intensified diplomacy to mediate between the United States and Iran, calling leaders in Iran, Saudi Arabia, and Turkey.
Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar confirmed numerous calls have been made to facilitate communication.
Speculation about Islamabad talks exists, but Pakistani officials say mediation will be gradual.
A senior official noted Pakistan, Turkey, or Egypt could host peace talks, reflecting strategic interests in resolving the conflict.

History

Historical Context

The Camp David Accords, signed on September 17, 1978, by Egyptian President Anwar Sadat and Israeli Prime Minister Menachem Begin, marked a pivotal moment in Middle Eastern diplomacy. Facilitated by U.S. President Jimmy Carter, the accords led to Egypt receiving $1 billion annually in aid and reshaped regional alliances, a legacy echoed today as Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif seeks to mediate between the U.S. and Iran.

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Story summary

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif of Pakistan has intensified diplomacy to mediate between the United States and Iran, calling leaders in Iran, Saudi Arabia, and Turkey.
Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar confirmed numerous calls have been made to facilitate communication.
Speculation about Islamabad talks exists, but Pakistani officials say mediation will be gradual.
A senior official noted Pakistan, Turkey, or Egypt could host peace talks, reflecting strategic interests in resolving the conflict.

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