Pakistan Prime Minister Proposes Hosting Iran-US Peace Talks to Finalize Regional Settlement
Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced on May 24, 2026, that Islamabad is prepared to host the next round of peace talks between the United States and Iran to finalize a regional settlement. Sharif expressed optimism that a negotiated end to the West Asia war is near, following statements from U.S. and Iranian officials regarding progress on a memorandum of understanding. Pakistan's offer is part of a broader diplomatic effort to stabilize the region and restore free navigation through the Strait of Hormuz.
Date: May 24, 2026
Location: Pakistan
Conflict: US-Iran Conflict
Category: diplomacy
Severity: MEDIUM
Source: The Hindu