U.S.-Iran talks are indirect and mediated by Pakistan – foreign minister
Smoke over Tehran (Iran) after Israeli and U.S. strikes, March 1, 2026 (Photo: Majid Asgaripour/WANA (West Asia News Agency)
Pakistan’s Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar confirmed his country’s participation in indirect talks between the United States and Iran aimed at resolving the war, he said on X on March 26.
Pakistan’s foreign minister said unsubstantiated speculation about peace talks to end the conflict in the Middle East is circulating in the media.
“In fact, indirect negotiations between the United States and Iran are being conducted through the exchange of messages via Pakistan. In this context, the United States has presented 15 points, which are currently being considered by Iran,” Dar wrote.
He stressed that Pakistan remains “fully committed to promoting peace and stability in the region and continues to take all possible steps to that end.”
Ishaq Dar also expressed confidence that the only way forward is through dialogue and diplomatic efforts.
On March 23, U.S. President Donald Trump said the United States and Iran were holding talks to end the war and that there were “important points of contact” between the sides.
“We very much want to make a deal. It has to be a good deal: no more wars, no nuclear weapons. They will not have nuclear weapons anymore. They agree to that. Without it, there will be no deal,” Trump said.
On March 24, The New York Times, citing informed sources, reported that the United States sent Iran a 15-point plan via Pakistan to end the war in the Middle East.
Sources said the general provisions of the U.S. plan relate to Iran’s ballistic missile and nuclear programs.
For its part, Iran proposed its own ceasefire plan, demanding war reparations and maintaining its sovereignty over the Strait of Hormuz.
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