Pakistan to host US-Iran talks ‘in coming days’

Pakistan to host US-Iran talks 'in coming days'

has announced that it will be the scene of new diplomatic talks between the United States and Iran with the aim of reduce tension after weeks of confrontations.

The advertisement comes in full escalation of the conflict, began at the end of February after attacks by the United States and Israel, to which Tehran responded with missiles, drones and the blockade of oil transit in the

The Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Pakistan, Ishaq Dar, confirmed that the contacts will take place “in the next few days” and underlined his country’s role as a mediator. “Pakistan is honored to host and facilitate in the coming days significant talks between the two parties for a comprehensive and lasting settlement of the current conflict,” he said in an official statement.

The Pakistani leader also highlighted that both parties have accepted his mediation. “Pakistan is very happy that both Iran and the United States have expressed confidence in Pakistan to facilitate talks,” he added.

The initiative It has international support. China has shown its support after a conversation between Dar and its Foreign Minister, Wang Yi. Also the Secretary General of the UN, António Guterres.

The announcement comes after a meeting in Islamabad with representatives of Saudi Arabia, Türkiye and Egypt, who have also shown their support for a negotiated exit.

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