Is a peaceful settlement possible in Iran?

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In March 2026, amidst an escalating US-Israel war on Iran, Pakistan offered to host peace talks between Iran and the United States. Pakistan's Foreign Minister convened a meeting with Saudi Arabia, Turkiye, and Egypt, expressing Islamabad's readiness to broker meaningful discussions. Given Pakistan's close ties with both Tehran and Washington, it is seen as a potential facilitator for ending the conflict that began the previous month. Experts suggest this initiative could mark the beginning of a diplomatic effort to achieve a peaceful resolution. The feasibility of reaching a peace deal was discussed with analysts including a former Pakistani UN representative and directors from the International Crisis Group and TEPAV.

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Pakistan's foreign minister hosted a meeting with top diplomats of Saudi Arabia, Turkiye and Egypt.

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Pakistan is ready to host talks on ending the US-Israel war on Iran.

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Pakistan has close ties with both Tehran and Washington, giving it an advantage in mediation talks.

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Islamabad was ready to host and broker meaningful talks between Iran and the United States.

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The US-Israel war on Iran continues to escalate.

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Inside StoryPakistan says it is ready to host talks on ending the Israel-war-on-Iran" class="entity-link entity-event" data-entity-id="38678" data-entity-type="event">US-Israel war on Iran.As the Israel-war-on-Iran" class="entity-link entity-event" data-entity-id="38678" data-entity-type="event">US-Israel war on Iran continues to escalate, Pakistan has emerged as a potential facilitator to secure an end to the fighting.Its foreign minister has hosted a meeting with the top diplomats of Saudi Arabia, Turkiye and Egypt.Afterwards, he said Islamabad was ready to host and broker what the Pakistani minister described as meaningful talks between Iran and the United States.Many say this could be the beginning of a diplomatic push to end the war that Israel and the US launched last month.Pakistan has close ties with both Tehran and Washington, giving it an advantage in mediation talks.But what does it take to reach a peace deal?Presenter: James BaysGuests:Munir Akram – former Pakistani permanent representative to the United NationsAli Vaez – director of the Iran Project at the International Crisis GroupBozkurt Aran – director at TEPAV, the Economic Policy Research Foundation of TurkiyePublished On 30 Mar 2026

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