Pakistan Hosts Regional Foreign Ministers' Meeting on Iran Conflict; Iran Declines Participation
ISLAMABAD (Afghan Verified) -- Pakistan hosted a meeting of foreign ministers from Turkey, Egypt, and Saudi Arabia in Islamabad on Sunday to discuss ways to end the ongoing Iran war and crisis.
The talks focused on reopening the Strait of Hormuz and resuming ship traffic amid rising global oil prices due to the Iran-US-Israel conflicts, according to Pakistani Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar. Dar announced discussions on an early resolution to the war and potential direct Iran-US negotiations in Islamabad.
Iran did not participate in the meeting. Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmail Baqaei stated that Tehran would not join the Pakistan-hosted gathering organized by Egypt, Saudi Arabia, and Turkey to resolve the Tehran-Washington crisis. Baqaei described the framework as self-created by the host countries and a potential future source of sedition. He added that Iran has not held direct talks with the United States, receiving only irrational messages via intermediaries.
According to Pajhwok, U.S. President Donald Trump indicated positive progress in indirect U.S.-Iran talks facilitated by Pakistan. Ariana News reported that China supports Pakistan's diplomatic role in the matter.
The meeting underscores regional efforts to address the escalating tensions, though Iran's absence highlights divisions in the diplomatic approach.
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Where reports agree
- Pakistan hosted regional foreign ministers' meeting in Islamabad on Iran war/crisis
- Iran did not participate in the meeting
- Iran's FM spokesperson commented on the meeting and denied direct US talks
Where reports differ
- Specific proposals discussed (e.g., Strait of Hormuz details only in Ariana News)
- US President Trump's statement on talks only in Pajhwok
- China's support only in Ariana News
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