politics
March 24, 2026
Pakistan offers to facilitate U.S.-Iran war talks as Trump and Tehran give mixed signals
Trump said top U.S. negotiators and their Iranian counterparts have been engaged in "very, very strong talks," but Tehran has denied that claim.
TL;DR
- Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced his country's willingness to host U.S.-Iran talks for a "comprehensive settlement" of the war.
- Sharif's offer is subject to the concurrence of both the U.S. and Iran.
- President Trump claimed "very, very strong talks" occurred between U.S. and Iranian negotiators recently, leading him to postpone an ultimatum regarding the Strait of Hormuz.
- Iranian officials have denied that any such discussions have taken place, contradicting Trump's statements.
- Reports suggest Pakistan, Egypt, and Turkey have acted as intermediaries in talks between U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi.
- The Pentagon is reportedly readying plans to deploy approximately 3,000 soldiers from the Army's 82nd Airborne Division to the Middle East.
- Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has reportedly urged Trump to continue fighting Iran.
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