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Pakistan Hosts Iran-US Peace Talks with Trump Support

4/12/2026

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Sharif and Munir Support Peace Talks

Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Army Chief Asim Munir reaffirmed support for Iran–US peace talks on April 9, 2026.
They invited delegations to Islamabad for talks on April 10, 2026.
U.S. President Donald Trump endorsed the ceasefire as a significant step for world peace.
Pakistan has facilitated back-channel discussions with China on a de-escalation framework.
Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf, the parliament speaker, is set to lead the Iranian delegation.

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Vance Mediates Talks

U.S. Vice-President J.D. Vance met in Islamabad on April 12, 2026, with Pakistan Army Chief Asim Munir and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar to facilitate talks between the United States and Iran; no deal was reached.
Analysts praised Munir's growing influence and hands-on mediation in foreign relations.
Critics say the military's consolidation of power has eroded democracy in Pakistan.

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Historical Context

The Iran–US peace talks in 1981 followed the Iran Hostage Crisis, which began on November 4, 1979, when Iranian students seized the US embassy in Tehran. This crisis severely damaged diplomatic relations, leading to sanctions and geopolitical shifts. In April 2026, renewed discussions mediated by Pakistan echo this historical context, potentially reshaping regional alliances and impacting Pakistan's political landscape.

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Sharif and Munir Support Peace Talks

Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Army Chief Asim Munir reaffirmed support for Iran–US peace talks on April 9, 2026.
They invited delegations to Islamabad for talks on April 10, 2026.
U.S. President Donald Trump endorsed the ceasefire as a significant step for world peace.
Pakistan has facilitated back-channel discussions with China on a de-escalation framework.
Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf, the parliament speaker, is set to lead the Iranian delegation.

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