Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 03:33am on 25 Mar 2026,Wednesday International
Donald Trump fuelled speculation about mediation by sharing a post from Shehbaz Sharif, who offered Pakistan as host for US–Iran talks. Sharif said Islamabad is “ready and honoured” to facilitate dialogue for a comprehensive settlement, subject to both sides’ consent. Trump reposted the message without comment, hinting at possible backchannel diplomacy. Reports suggest Pakistan, alongside Egypt and Turkey, is working to broker negotiations, potentially in Islamabad. Positioning itself as a neutral venue, Pakistan is leveraging ties with both Washington and Tehran. The move comes amid ongoing conflict and intensifying global efforts to de-escalate tensions.
