Disquiet in Delhi as Pakistan emerges as key mediator between US and Iran
Indian Express·2h ago·Hope
What Happened
Pakistan has emerged as a mediator between the US and Iran, brokering a two-week ceasefire with delegation-level talks scheduled in Islamabad. Army Chief Asim Munir and PM Shehbaz Sharif played central roles. Pakistan activated diplomatic channels across multiple capitals after the conflict erupted February 28. Foreign ministers from Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, and Turkey met March 29-30 to develop a negotiation framework. Pakistani officials engaged senior US officials and world leaders. By early April, Islamabad circulated a ceasefire proposal, which gained traction amid mounting military pressure.
Key Entities
PakistanUSIranField Marshal Asim MunirPM Shehbaz SharifDonald TrumpForeign Minister AragchiIndiaSaudi ArabiaEgyptTurkeyChinaQatar