Iran War | Iranian Delegation Led By Qalibaf And Araqchi Met Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif In Islamabad

An Iranian delegation led by Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf met Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in Islamabad on Saturday, as diplomatic efforts intensified to stabilise a fragile ceasefire with the United States. The meeting comes ahead of potential high-level negotiations aimed at bringing a lasting end to the weeks-long conflict in the Middle East. During the discussions, Tehran is understood to have reiterated its key conditions for any future agreement, including the release of blocked Iranian assets, a comprehensive regional ceasefire, and broader security assurances. Iran has also linked progress in negotiations to a halt in Israeli military operations in Lebanon, underscoring the complexity of the diplomatic process. Prime Minister Sharif also held separate talks with a United States delegation led by Vice President JD Vance, highlighting Pakistan’s growing role as a mediator between Washington and Tehran. While both sides have engaged with Islamabad, no direct face-to-face negotiations between U.S. and Iranian officials had been confirmed at the time. Meanwhile, the ceasefire remains tenuous as violence continues in the region. Israeli strikes in Lebanon reportedly killed at least three people, adding to the mounting humanitarian toll. The broader conflict has resulted in thousands of deaths across Iran, Lebanon, Israel, and several Gulf states. With Islamabad under heightened security, the world is closely monitoring these developments as they could pave the way for a significant diplomatic breakthrough in U.S.-Iran relations.