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Pakistan FM Dar confirms US-Iran indirect talks via Islamabad — first on-record confirmation; 15-point US plan conveyed

2026-03-26 · 11:30 UTC·Islamabad, Pakistan

Pakistan Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar confirmed on-record that indirect US-Iran negotiations are taking place through Pakistani mediation: 'US-Iran indirect talks are taking place through messages being relayed by Pakistan.' The US has shared a 15-point plan being deliberated by Iran. Turkey and Egypt are also supporting the initiative. Pakistan army chief Munir spoke to Trump last Sunday. Iran's FM Araghchi denied 'negotiations' but confirmed messages via 'friendly countries.'

Pakistani Foreign Minister and Deputy PM Ishaq Dar confirmed in a post on X on 26 March 2026 that 'US-Iran indirect talks are taking place through messages being relayed by Pakistan,' describing speculation about 'peace talks' as 'unnecessary.' Dar said the US had shared 15 points currently being deliberated by Iran, and that Turkey and Egypt are among states supporting the initiative. Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif and Dar have been in regular contact with senior Iranian officials and Gulf allies including Saudi Arabia. Army chief Field Marshal Asim Munir spoke to Trump last Sunday. The confirmation follows anonymous statements from two senior officials to AFP the previous day. Iran's FM Araghchi denied formal 'negotiations' but conceded messages were being exchanged through 'friendly countries,' adding: 'At present, our policy is the continuation of resistance. We do not intend to negotiate — so far, no negotiations have taken place.'

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Actor responses

United StatesNEUTRALDIPLOMATIC

The US has shared a 15-point ceasefire plan with Iran via Pakistan, per FM Dar's on-record confirmation. Army chief Munir spoke with Trump last Sunday as part of the facilitation effort.

IranNEUTRALDIPLOMATIC

FM Araghchi denied formal 'negotiations' but confirmed messages are being exchanged through 'friendly countries.' 'At present, our policy is the continuation of resistance. We do not intend to negotiate — so far, no negotiations have taken place.'

Israel Defense ForcesNEUTRALDIPLOMATIC

Israel has not commented on Pakistan's mediation role. Israel previously backed off killing FM Araghchi and parliament speaker Qalibaf at Pakistan and US request to preserve the negotiating channel.

Sources

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