Pakistan Offers to Host Iran-US Peace Talks

Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif stated that his country is ready to host peace talks between Iran and the United States if both sides agree.

In a post on X, Sharif wrote: "Pakistan welcomes and fully supports the ongoing efforts to pursue dialogue to end the war in the Middle East, for the benefit of peace and stability in the region and beyond."

He added: "If the United States and Iran agree, Pakistan is ready and honored to host the facilitation of meaningful and conclusive negotiations for a comprehensive resolution of the ongoing conflict."

Meanwhile, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said he held a phone call with U.S. President Donald Trump in which they exchanged views on the situation in West Asia. Modi emphasized the importance of ensuring the Strait of Hormuz remains open, safe and accessible for the world, and both leaders agreed to remain in touch regarding efforts for peace and stability in the region.

China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi, in a phone conversation with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, stressed the importance of starting the peace process and utilizing all dialogue opportunities. Araghchi affirmed that Iran is committed to a comprehensive ceasefire, not just a temporary one, and that the Strait of Hormuz is open to all with ships able to pass safely.

The Iranian Red Crescent announced that since the beginning of the war, more than 82,000 civilian units have been damaged across the country and 281 hospitals, clinics and pharmacies have been targeted by airstrikes. Published images show that buildings in Tehran, Iran's capital, have suffered the most damage.