Iranian Leader Tells Pakistan Trust Essential for Middle East Peace Talks

ISLAMABAD – During a phone conversation lasting more than an hour on Saturday, Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian emphasized to Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif that establishing trust remains essential for successful negotiations and mediation efforts regarding Middle Eastern conflicts, according to statements from the Pakistani prime minister’s office.

The Iranian leader commended Pakistan’s diplomatic initiatives in the region, while both officials addressed ongoing regional violence and strategies to bring an end to current hostilities. Prime Minister Sharif updated President Pezeshkian on Pakistan’s recent diplomatic communications with both the United States and various Gulf nations during their extended discussion.