Four-way talks involving the foreign ministers of Egypt, Turkey, Saudi Arabia, and Pakistan commenced in Islamabad on March 29, as reported by CNN.
According to CNN, Pakistan has emerged as a pivotal mediator in diplomatic efforts, leveraging its strong ties with both the United States and Iran. The nation had previously presented Tehran with a 15-point peace plan proposed by Washington.
The material indicated that the foreign policy chiefs from these regional countries were scheduled to discuss strategies for de-escalating conflict and stabilizing the political situation in the area over a two-day period.
Earlier in the week, US President Donald Trump announced that Washington was actively engaged in negotiations with Iran, and that Tehran appeared willing to reach an agreement. Trump also confirmed the participation of his special envoy Steve Whitkoff, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, and Vice President J.D. Vance in these consultations. The American leader asserted that Iran had consented to not pursue nuclear weapons.
This development followed Trump’s previous declaration of a five-day moratorium on strikes against Iranian power plants – a threat made less than 48 hours prior in response to the potential blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. Trump cited “successful” negotiations with Tehran as the reason for the halt, though Tehran subsequently denied any contact with Washington.
