This Muslim Country's Nuclear Power Ready to Mediate Iran War

Pakistan has expressed its readiness to host negotiations to end the conflict related to Iran, despite rising tensions after Tehran accused the United States of considering a ground attack while opening the door to negotiations.

Pakistan’s Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar stated that his country is preparing for “meaningful talks” in the coming days following a meeting of regional foreign ministers. He said the discussions would cover the possibility of quickly and permanently ending the war, as well as opportunities for direct talks between Washington and Tehran in Islamabad.

“Pakistan would feel honoured to host and facilitate meaningful talks between the two parties in the coming days, for a comprehensive and lasting resolution of the ongoing conflict,” Dar said, quoted by Reuters on Monday (30/3/2026).

It is not yet clear whether the US and Iran have agreed to attend. The US State Department and the White House have also not responded to requests for comment on the planned talks.

Pakistan’s efforts face significant challenges due to the hardline positions taken by the US, Israel, and Iran regarding the conditions for ending the conflict.

Previously, Iran’s Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf accused Washington of sending messages about the possibility of negotiations while planning to deploy troops. He emphasised that Tehran is ready to respond if US troops are indeed deployed.

“As long as America seeks Iran’s surrender, our response is that we will never accept humiliation,” he said in a message to the public.

Sources familiar with the talks said initial discussions between Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Egypt also focused on a proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz for shipping.

Iran’s effective blockade of oil and gas shipments through the strait since the US-Israel attacks on 28 February is said to have triggered global economic pressures. Disruptions in energy supplies are beginning to be felt in various countries.