Viral claims on social media platform X, formerly Twitter, state that the Prime Minister of Pakistan, Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, is taking an emergency trip to Saudi Arabia regarding the peace talks between the United States (US) and Iran that are being held in Islamabad.
According to these claims, PM Shehbaz is on an imminent trip to Saudi Arabia for the second time in a month.
According to it, news sources have stated that the purpose of the trip is to discuss the ongoing talks between Iran and the US in Islamabad and to explore ways to achieve lasting peace in the region.
However, these claims are completely false and baseless. Social media users are urged not to believe such misleading claims and rely solely on official sources for credible information.
Islamabad peace talks
Officials have dismissed reports of third-party involvement in the ongoing crucial and historic talks in Islamabad, between US and Iran and termed these claims as baseless speculation.
Earlier today, US Vice President JD Vance arrived in Islamabad to take part in the historic talks between Iran and the United States.
He is leading a high-level US delegation that includes Special Envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner.
Upon arrival, the delegation was received by Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Asim Munir, and Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi.
On the other hand, Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir welcomed the Iranian delegation at Noor Khan Airbase in Islamabad for the talks.
The delegation included Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf.
They were received by Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, along with Field Marshal Asim Munir.
The guests were presented with bouquets upon arrival.
National Assembly Speaker Ayaz Sadiq and Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi were also present.
Experts say Pakistan’s role as a mediator highlights its growing importance and influence at the international level, as well as its contribution to regional peace.
In view of the Islamabad peace talks between the US and Iran, security has been tightened in the region.
Pakistan has brokered a two-week ceasefire between the US and Iran, after a 40-day-long war.
