- By Priyanka Koul
- Wed, 25 Mar 2026 12:11 AM (IST)
- Source:JND
Iran-US War: US President Donald Trump has stirred up a new wave of diplomatic speculation by hinting at Pakistan’s possible role in helping mediate the ongoing tensions between Washington and Iran. This came after Trump shared an official statement from Pakistan's Prime Minister, Shehbaz Sharif.
Pakistan is one of the countries pushing diplomatically for talks between Iran and the United States after President Donald Trump said Monday there were ongoing negotiations between Washington and Tehran.
On Tuesday, Trump directly suggested that these negotiations could take place in Pakistan, sharing a screenshot on social media of an invitation from PM Shehbaz Sharif.
This development follows a post by PM Sharif on X (formerly Twitter), in which he expressed Islamabad’s readiness to facilitate a diplomatic resolution to the regional crisis. He stated that Pakistan was "ready and honoured" to host "meaningful and conclusive talks" between the US and Iran in an effort to end the ongoing conflict.
In a post on X, PM Sharif wrote, "Pakistan welcomes and fully supports ongoing efforts to pursue dialogue to end the war in the Middle East, in the interest of peace and stability in the region and beyond." He further clarified that, "Subject to concurrence by the US and Iran, Pakistan stands ready and honoured to be the host to facilitate meaningful and conclusive talks for a comprehensive settlement of the ongoing conflict."
Trump's decision to share Sharif's post on his Truth Social account, without additional commentary, has been interpreted by observers as a sign of active backchannel diplomacy, according to ANI report. This move aligns with international reports suggesting that Pakistan, alongside Egypt and Turkey, is quietly working to broker a peace deal in the Middle East.
This move has marked a major turnaround for Trump after repeatedly claiming that the US had “already won” the war.
While Islamabad is reportedly being positioned as a potential neutral venue, the White House has maintained a stance of strategic caution. US Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt described the current environment as "sensitive" and "fluid," advising against treating unconfirmed reports as definitive.
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"These are sensitive diplomatic discussions, and the US will not negotiate through the press. This is a fluid situation, and speculation about meetings should not be deemed as final until they are formally announced by the White House," Leavitt cautioned. This statement comes amidst unverified claims that Vice President JD Vance and envoy Steve Witkoff could potentially meet Iranian officials on Pakistani soil.
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The sudden diplomatic momentum follows President Trump's recent declaration of a five-day pause on planned strikes against Iranian energy infrastructure. Trump attributed the pause to "very good and productive conversations" with Tehran, claiming the US is in contact with a "top person" in Iran. Conversely, Tehran continues to maintain that it has not entered into direct negotiations with Washington since the commencement of the hostilities.
( With Inputs from ANI )