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Middle East Ministers Meet in Pakistan to De-escalate Conflict

3/29/2026

Summary

Story summary

Saudi Arabia, Egypt, and Turkey's foreign ministers meet in Islamabad to pursue de-escalation of the ongoing war, with Pakistan facilitating dialogue.
Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is also involved.
Iran's President reiterated Pakistan's condemnation of Israel's attacks and its mediation efforts.
Iran has eased its blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, allowing 20 Pakistani ships to pass daily.
Preparations for a direct U.S.-Iran meeting in Pakistan are reportedly underway.

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 significant shift in Middle Eastern diplomacy. Facilitated by U.S. President Jimmy Carter, these agreements laid the groundwork for the 1979 Egypt-Israel peace treaty, reshaping regional dynamics and influencing ongoing peace efforts, as seen in today's discussions among Saudi Arabia, Egypt, and Turkey.

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Story summary

Saudi Arabia, Egypt, and Turkey's foreign ministers meet in Islamabad to pursue de-escalation of the ongoing war, with Pakistan facilitating dialogue.
Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is also involved.
Iran's President reiterated Pakistan's condemnation of Israel's attacks and its mediation efforts.
Iran has eased its blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, allowing 20 Pakistani ships to pass daily.
Preparations for a direct U.S.-Iran meeting in Pakistan are reportedly underway.

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