Pakistan Hosts Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Turkey for Talks to De-escalate Iran Conflict

Pakistan will host high-level diplomatic talks with Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Egypt starting Sunday to address the intensifying conflict involving Iran. Islamabad is positioning itself as a central mediator for potential negotiations between the United States and Tehran as the month-old war threatens regional stability.

The foreign ministers of these four nations intend to hold in-depth discussions regarding various regional issues and de-escalation efforts. According to a statement from Pakistan’s foreign ministry on Saturday, the two-day summit focuses on reducing immediate military tensions. Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan noted that the meeting seeks to establish a formal mechanism for peace.

“We would discuss where the negotiations in this war are heading and how these four countries assess the situation and what can be done,” Fidan told broadcaster A Haber late Friday.

Mediating Between Global Powers

These four nations have consistently tried to mediate between Washington and Tehran since the conflict began on 28 February. Because all four countries rely on stable trade routes, they remain acutely vulnerable to any threats regarding global energy supplies. Consequently, Pakistan recently conveyed a US proposal to Tehran and officially offered to host formal peace talks.

Iranian officials previously indicated that they might accept negotiations if the sessions occur in either Pakistan or Turkey. While US President Donald Trump claimed that talks were going “very well,” Tehran continues to deny direct engagement with Washington.

Iran is currently reviewing a 15-point US proposal, although one official dismissed the document as “one-sided and unfair.” The American demands range from dismantling the Iranian nuclear program to curbing missile development and transferring control of the Strait of Hormuz.

Furthermore, Minister Fidan emphasized during an Istanbul conference that the modern “polycentric system” requires a solution for guarding vital trade routes. He stated that this high-level dialogue aims to chart out “actionable steps” to end the war quickly. These leaders hope to prevent further destruction to the regional landscape and the fragile global economy.