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Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar revealed that backchannel communication between the United States and Iran is currently taking place, with Pakistan acting as a key intermediary by relaying messages between the two sides.
Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar (File Photo)
Islamabad: Pakistan Deputy prime Minister Ishaq Dar revealed that indirect communication between the United States and Iran is currently taking place through his country.
Pakistan acting as a key intermediary by relaying messages between the two sides, he said while dismissing ongoing media speculation regarding direct peace talks to end the Middle East conflict.
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According to the minister, Washington has shared a 15-point proposal, which is now under consideration by Tehran as part of ongoing deliberations aimed at de-escalating tensions in the region.
“U.S.-Iran indirect talks are taking place through messages being relayed by Pakistan,” Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar wrote in a post on X. “In this context, the United States has shared 15 points, being deliberated upon by Iran.”
There has been unnecessary speculation in the media regarding peace talks to end ongoing conflict in the Middle East. In reality, US-Iran indirect talks are taking place through messages being relayed by Pakistan. In this context, the United States has shared 15 points, being…
— Ishaq Dar (@MIshaqDar50) March 26, 2026
He further noted that several “brotherly nations,” including Turkey and Egypt, are also supporting the diplomatic initiative to restore stability in the Middle East.
Reaffirming Pakistan’s stance, Dar said the country remains fully committed to promoting peace and will continue to play an active role in facilitating dialogue.
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Emphasizing the importance of negotiations, he added that “dialogue and diplomacy remain the only viable path forward” to resolve the ongoing crisis and ensure long-term regional stability.
