In reality, US-Iran indirect talks are taking place through messages being relayed by Pakistan. What has Pakistan said about the war? Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif condemned both the US-Israeli strikes that killed Iran’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, and Tehran’s retaliation against its neighbours. Pakistan shares a 900-kilometre border in its southwest with Iran, and also deep historical, cultural and religious links. On Iran, Trump said Pakistan knows the country “better than most” and this week shared PM Shehbaz's X post that Pakistan was “ready” to host talks to end the conflict.

Source: The Express Tribune March 26, 2026 22:15 UTC