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Pakistan to Host US-Iran Peace Talks Amid Tensions

3/31/2026

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Pakistan Hosts Peace Talks

Pakistan is set to host peace talks between the United States and Iran.
Pakistan's Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar expressed optimism about facilitating discussions for a comprehensive settlement.
The United States has proposed a ceasefire plan.
Iran has rejected the plan and agreed to allow 20 additional Pakistani-flagged ships through the Strait of Hormuz while the United States increases troop presence and Iranian-backed groups escalate their actions.

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Pakistan-Afghanistan Clashes

On February 28, clashes erupted between Pakistani and Afghan forces near Karachi, escalating tensions despite a recent pause in fighting.
Pakistan's military said it responded to heavy shelling from Afghanistan as Pakistan hosted discussions on Middle Eastern de-escalation.
Afghan officials said Pakistani fire killed one person and wounded 16, mostly women and children.
Kabul alleged over 400 deaths from a Pakistani airstrike in March.
The Eid al-Fitr ceasefire was lifted.

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Pakistan Hosts Peace Talks

Pakistan is set to host peace talks between the United States and Iran.
Pakistan's Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar expressed optimism about facilitating discussions for a comprehensive settlement.
The United States has proposed a ceasefire plan.
Iran has rejected the plan and agreed to allow 20 additional Pakistani-flagged ships through the Strait of Hormuz while the United States increases troop presence and Iranian-backed groups escalate their actions.

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