PM Shehbaz updates Iranian president on diplomatic outreach efforts

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•Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif spoke with Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi on March 28, 2026, for over an hour.
•The conversation focused on Pakistan's diplomatic outreach to ease tensions related to the Iran war.
•Saudi Arabia, Türkiye, and Egypt are involved in the regional initiative and plan to send their foreign ministers to Islamabad for further talks.
•China has expressed support for Pakistan's mediation efforts between Iran and the United States as of March 30, 2026.
•Pakistan hosted talks with Saudi Arabia, Türkiye, and Egypt on March 29, 2026, to push for de-escalation of the Iran war.

What Could Happen If...

▸If Saudi Arabia, Türkiye, and Egypt's foreign ministers reach a consensus with Pakistan on de-escalation measures then regional tensions related to the Iran war could decrease, improving security and diplomatic relations among Middle Eastern countries.

Key Actors

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🌍Egypt 🌍Gulf Cooperation Council 🌍Islamic Republic of Iran 🌍Pakistan 🌍Republic of Turkey

People

👤Ebrahim Raisi(President of Iran)👤Shehbaz Sharif(Prime Minister of Pakistan)

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MEArab Times (Kuwait)China Supports Pakistan’s Mediation Efforts Between Iran and the U.S.MEMiddle East EyePakistan hosts talks with Saudi, Turkey, Egypt to push Iran war de-escalation REGIONALDawn (Pakistan)PM Shehbaz apprises Iranian president of diplomatic outreach efforts in over hour-long conversation REGIONAL

Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif held a conversation lasting over an hour with Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi to update him on Pakistan's diplomatic efforts to reduce tensions related to the Iran war. This discussion is part of a broader regional initiative involving Saudi Arabia, Türkiye, and Egypt, aiming to promote de-escalation in the conflict. The outcome of these talks could influence regional security and the diplomatic relations among Middle Eastern countries.