In efforts to stop the Iran–Israel conflict, the White House has confirmed that Donald Trump held talks with Field Marshal Asim Munir as part of Pakistan’s diplomatic outreach.
White House spokesperson Karoline Leavitt said the discussions are sensitive. She added that the US will not conduct negotiations through the media. Speculation should not be treated as final until an official announcement is made.
Meanwhile, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has directed relevant authorities to take necessary steps for the possible hosting of Iran-US talks in Pakistan.
A high-level meeting chaired by the prime minister was held. Senior military leadership and federal ministers attended. The meeting reviewed Pakistan’s diplomatic efforts to end tensions and the possibility of hosting negotiations.
According to sources, the prime minister said Pakistan will continue diplomatic efforts for peace and stability in the region. He stated that Pakistan is ready to host talks if both sides agree. He also welcomed global recognition of Pakistan’s role in resolving the conflict.
Pakistan merges as key diplomatic channel
Pakistan has emerged as a key diplomatic channel between the United States and Iran, as efforts intensify to de-escalate the ongoing Iran–Israel conflict, according to NBC news.
According to multiple sources quoted by the US news channel, Islamabad is actively engaging both sides and is well placed to facilitate dialogue. There are indications that a possible in-person meeting could take place in Islamabad in the coming days.
Diplomatic sources say Pakistan has already been conveying messages between Washington and Tehran over the past two days, signalling a growing role in backchannel diplomacy.
The conflict, now in its fourth week, has resulted in over 2,000 deaths and displaced millions, raising concerns across the region.
Sources further indicate that Pakistan is among a few countries, including Turkey and Egypt, playing an intermediary role to help ease tensions and explore a possible ceasefire.
