Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar expressed optimism on Tuesday that Pakistan’s mediation efforts to resolve the US-Iran conflict will bear fruit soon, emphasizing the importance of peace for both the region and the wider world. He highlighted the significant impact the conflict has already had on the global economy, noting that it has considerably affected global GDP.
Addressing foreign ambassadors and diplomatic representatives in Islamabad, Dar reiterated Pakistan’s commitment to facilitating a peaceful settlement between Washington and Tehran. He emphasized that Pakistan has consistently advocated for stability and restraint in the Middle East, actively engaging both parties to negotiate an end to hostilities.
Dar revealed that since the conflict began, he has held discussions with approximately 120 international counterparts, demonstrating Pakistan’s serious diplomatic outreach aimed at brokering a truce. Pakistan emerged as a crucial mediator after hostilities erupted on February 28, following US-Israel strikes on Iran.
In a significant development, Pakistan successfully brokered a two-week ceasefire on April 8 and subsequently hosted direct talks between the US and Iran in Islamabad from April 10 to 11. Dar described these Islamabad Talks as having reached an “advanced level,” expressing hope that they will soon conclude positively.
Recalling Pakistan’s ongoing peace efforts, Dar noted that Islamabad has continuously engaged both sides to negotiate a lasting truce, marking the first direct talks between the US and Iran in 47 years. He also pointed out that Pakistan’s mediation role has received international recognition, and the country remains in regular contact with global stakeholders to promote peace.
The entire consultative process aims to bring the Middle East conflict to a dignified and mutually beneficial end. Dar stressed that Pakistan continues to serve as a bridge between the two parties, with the shared objective of achieving a win-win resolution.
However, he refrained from disclosing specific details of the mediation due to the sensitive nature of the negotiations. His comments came shortly after Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi acknowledged progress in talks with the US, praising Pakistan’s “gracious effort” and reiterating that there is no military solution to the crisis.
These statements followed renewed confrontations in the Gulf on Monday, where the US and Iran engaged in dueling maritime blockades over control of the Strait of Hormuz. In response, US President Donald Trump initiated efforts to escort stranded tankers through the strait, prompting Iran to threaten retaliatory attacks against neighboring countries hosting US bases.
