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Apr 15, 2026

Pakistani Army Chief Arrives in Tehran to Mediate US-Iran Talks

Pakistan's army chief traveled to Tehran for high-level talks aimed at reviving negotiations between the US and Iran after weekend talks in Islamabad failed to produce an agreement. Trump indicated a second round of talks could occur within days.

Apr 15, 2026·9 sources

Apr 12, 2026

Pakistan Sends Fighter Jets to Saudi Arabia Under Mutual Defense Pact

Pakistan deployed fighter jets to Saudi Arabia under mutual defense agreement as Islamabad hosts US-Iran ceasefire talks. Deployment comes amid fragile regional security situation following Iran war.

Apr 12, 2026·1 source

Mar 29, 2026

Pakistan Hosts Four-Nation Diplomatic Talks to De-escalate Iran War

Foreign ministers from Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Egypt met in Islamabad to prepare diplomatic groundwork for de-escalation between the US and Iran, as Pakistan positions itself as a potential mediator in the month-long conflict.

Mar 29, 2026·6 sources

Top claims

▪A ceasefire brokered by Pakistan between Washington and Tehran is set to expire on April 22.
▪Saudi Arabia initiated direct diplomatic contact with Iran through two foreign minister calls on April 9 and April 13 despite ongoing hostilities.
▪A US naval blockade of Iranian ports and coastal areas came into effect on April 14.

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Pakistan mediation Iran War Iran ceasefire negotiations Iran war ceasefire and negotiations Saudi Arabia’s regional role Middle East regional alliances & rivalries

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