Islamabad is hosting diplomatic talks involving foreign ministers from Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Egypt, focused on de-escalating the ongoing conflict involving Iran. The meetings began Sunday, with Pakistan positioning itself as a potential venue for negotiations between the U.S. and Iran.
The discussions come after Yemen’s Houthi rebels became involved in the expanding conflict. Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian emphasized the need for trust to facilitate talks and mediation in the Middle East, during a conversation with Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif.
The Pakistani government is actively striving for a diplomatic solution and working to prepare ground for de-escalation. These talks represent a continued effort to find a path towards peace amid the month-old conflict.