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Iranian President visits Pakistan as US–Iran diplomacy gains momentum

ALBAWABA- Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian arrived in Islamabad on Tuesday for a high-level state visit, underscoring deepening regional diplomacy amid ongoing efforts to consolidate a fragile US–Iran ceasefire framework...
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Off The Press
· Jun 23, 2026
Pakistan gains favor with Trump as Iran mediator, history raises reliability concerns
The Islamic Republic of Pakistan has emerged as a key mediator between Iran and the United States as the two countries attempt to negotiate an end to the war that President Donald Trump launched earlier this year. “Very good, we love Pakistan,” Vice President JD Vance told a reporter who asked about Pakistan’s role in []...Click to read more
India TV News
· Jun 24, 2026
How new West Asia realignment opens opportunities for India after signing of US-Iran peace deal | Explained
Following the signing of the US-Iran peace deal, Iranian President Pezeshkian visit to Islamabad to thank Pakistan for its mediation and propose a new intra-regional Muslim security structure. Concurrently, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif fully backed Iran’s non-negotiable ballistic missile capabilities. Simultaneously, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio toured the Gulf to reassure uneasy GCC states while warning Iran against levying commercial shipping tolls in the Strait of Hormuz.
Syrian Arab News Agency
· Jul 9, 2026
Pakistan urges restraint amid renewed U.S.-Iran tensions
Islamabad, July 9 (SANA) Pakistan on Thursday called on the United States and Iran to exercise restraint and resolve their differences through dialogue and diplomacy following renewed military escalation between the two countries. Pakistan’s Foreign Ministry said in a statement that the renewed conflict serves no one’s interests and urged both sides to avoid actions []
Modern Diplomacy
· Jun 23, 2026
Can Pakistan Turn Its Iran Peace Role Into an Economic Dividend?
Pakistan’s role in facilitating diplomatic talks during the Iran conflict has brought it international attention and praise from global leaders. The engagement, which included Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and military chief Asim Munir, has been described by analysts as one of Islamabad’s most visible diplomatic interventions in recent years. The talks, which involved Iran and [] The post Can Pakistan Turn Its Iran Peace Role Into an Economic Dividend? appeared first on Modern Diplomacy.
BOL News
· Jun 22, 2026
Iranian President Pezeshkian to visit Pakistan on tomorrow
The visit aims to acknowledge Pakistan’s diplomatic efforts in facilitating US-Iran mediation talks. The post Iranian President Pezeshkian to visit Pakistan on tomorrow appeared first on BOL News.
Associated Press
· Jun 23, 2026
LIVE: Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian arrives in Pakistan
Iran’s president traveled to Pakistan for talks with officials who have been mediating negotiations between Tehran and Washington on a permanent end to the war in the Middle East. #iran #pakistan #live Credit: PTV
ABNA English
· Jun 23, 2026
Official Visit of Iran's President to Pakistan
Pakistan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, announcing the official visit of Masoud Pezeshkian, President of the Islamic Republic of Iran, to Islamabad upon the invitation of Shehbaz Sharif, Pakistan's Prime Minister, emphasized that this visit reflects the two countries' shared commitment to deepening their historic and cultural ties and underscores their common aspiration for peace, stability, and sustainable progress in the region.
Daily Sabah
· Jun 30, 2026
Diplomacy with US remains priority but Iran ready for war: Ghalibaf
Iran's chief negotiator Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said Tuesday that Tehran continues to prioritize diplomacy with the United States but remains prepared for military confrontat...
CNN
· Jun 26, 2026
The Pakistani general who brought Trump & Iran together
One of the unlikely brokers of the US-Iran agreement was Pakistan’s top general Asim Munir. Our hosts chart the rise of the man who has charmed Donald Trump and inserted his country into the heart of the year's biggest diplomatic moment. 0:00 How did Pakistan become a key player in the Iran war? 1:47 Trump's new favorite strongman 9:08 What was the mood in Islamabad during the talks? 15:12 Is India being sidelined by the US? Watch 24/7 live news with CNN Headlines: https://bit.ly/4eIvlTr #News #iran #pakistan
Anadolu Agency
· Jun 23, 2026
Pakistan's Sharif pledges continued mediation as Iranian president visits Islamabad
Shehbaz Sharif to visit Tehran next week as US, Iran continue engagements under Islamabad agreement to permanently end war
TRT World
· Jul 4, 2026
Shehbaz Sharif tells TRT World Pakistan was honoured to mediate
Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif told TRT World that Islamabad was honoured to mediate between the United States and Iran. He thanked Türkiye, Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Egypt for supporting the peace process that led to the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding. Subscribe: http://trt.world/subscribe Livestream: http://trt.world/ytlive Facebook: http://trt.world/facebook X (Twitter): http://trt.world/twitter Instagram: http://trt.world/instagram TikTok: http://tiktok.com/@trtworld WhatsApp: trtworld.com/whatsapp Telegram: https://t.me/trtworld Visit our website: http://trt.world
Presstv
· Jun 22, 2026
President Pezeshkian to visit Pakistan for high-level talks
The Iranian president is scheduled to embark on an official visit to Pakistan for high-level talks.
DawnNews English
· Jun 21, 2026
Pakistan PM Shehbaz Says Iran and US Leaders ‘Genuinely Mean Peace’ in Middle East
Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has expressed optimism about ongoing diplomatic efforts between the United States and Iran, stating that both sides genuinely seek peace and stability in the Middle East. #shehbazsharif #trump #pakistan #iran #usiran #breakingnews #worldnews #diplomacy --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dawn News English is your window into the latest news, insight, and features from South Asia and beyond. Website: www.dawn.com Official Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/dawnnewsenglish Official Twitter: https://x.com/dawnnewsenglish Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dawnnewsenglish #news #latestnews #dawnnewsenglish #dawnnews
Al-Monitor
· Jun 23, 2026
Analysis-Can Pakistan's peacekeeping role in Iran war give it an economic dividend?
By Ariba Shahid and Saad SayeedKARACHI, June 23 (Reuters) - Pakistan's role in brokering a peace deal in the Iran war has led to widespread diplomatic acclaim that could bring Islamabad some economic benefits, but analysts question whether such gains can help resolve the fault lines in its economy.Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and army chief Field Marshal Asim Munir attended talks between Iran and the U.S. in the Swiss town of Buergenstock last weekend, the culmination of Pakistan's months-long role in one of the world's most consequential diplomatic negotiations.
Trend News Agency
· Jun 22, 2026
President of Iran to visit Islamabad
President of Iran to visit Islamabad
Iran Herald
· Jun 23, 2026
Update: Pakistani PM says he will visit Iran next week
ISLAMABAD, June 23 (Xinhua) -- Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said at a joint press conference with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Tuesday that he will visit Iran next week to pay respects to late Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and reaffirm Pakistan's solidarity with Iran.The Iranian president arrived in Pakistan on Tuesday for an official visit to discuss the ongoing diplomatic e
The Tribune
· Jul 5, 2026
Next round of US-Iran talks likely to be held in Islamabad: Report
Pakistan capital Islamabad is emerging as the leading venue for the next round of technical negotiations between the US and Iran, a media report said on Sunday. The US and Iran signed the memorandum of understanding on June 18, aimed at restoring peace in West Asia. It was followed by technical-level talks in Switzerland on []
Times of India
· Jul 6, 2026
Next round of US-Iran talks likely in Islamabad: Report
Islamabad is poised to host crucial technical negotiations between the US and Iran, following a June 18 memorandum aimed at West Asian peace. These talks, expected around July 11, will delve into Iran's nuclear program, sanctions relief, and regional security. The discussions build upon the framework established in the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding, seeking a comprehensive agreement within a 60-day timeframe.
BRICS News
· Jun 23, 2026
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JUST IN: Pakistan's Prime Minister says he will visit Iran and meet Iranian Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei.@BRICSNews
Yemen Press Agency
· Jul 9, 2026
Pakistan urges Washington, Tehran to exercise restraint, uphold memorandum of understanding
ISLAMABAD, July 09 (YPA) – Pakistan, which played a mediating role between the United States and Iran, urged both sides to de-escalate tensions and adhere to the terms of the memorandum of understanding signed between them to end the war in the Middle East, following renewed mutual escalation on Wednesday. In a statement, Pakistan’s Ministry []
World Israel News
· Jul 5, 2026
WATCH: ‘Iran and Pakistan will march together under every circumstance,’ says Pakistani PM
Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, speaking at former Iranian leader Ali Khamenei's funeral, called him a scholar and a leader greatly admired by Muslims around the world. The post WATCH: ‘Iran and Pakistan will march together under every circumstance,’ says Pakistani PM appeared first on World Israel News.
AzerNews
· Jun 29, 2026
Why US-Iran confrontation persist despite diplomacy
The latest escalation between the United States and Iran illustrates a recurring paradox in Middle Eastern geopolitics, where diplomatic engagement and military confrontation are not mutually exclusive.
UrduPoint
· Jun 21, 2026
Pakistan’s key diplomatic role in historic Iran-US agreement being recognized globally: Fahmida
Pakistan’s key diplomatic role in historic Iran-US agreement being recognized globally: Fahmida
Tehran Times
· Jun 27, 2026
Iran, Pakistan boost ties with Pezeshkian's visit
TEHRAN– Iran and Pakistan are moving to deepen their strategic partnership, with political and economic cooperation gaining fresh momentum following Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian’s recent visit to Islamabad and a series of measures to expand bilateral trade and cross-border connectivity.
TASS
· Jun 22, 2026
Iran-US talks take place in constructive atmosphere — Pakistani PM
Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif thanked both the US and Iran for their continued commitment to constructive engagement and commended Qatar’s mediation and Switzerland's efforts to organize the consultations
Al Jazeera English
· Jun 23, 2026
Iran’s president arrives in Pakistan for peace talks
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian arrived in Pakistan on Tuesday for talks with mediators seeking a permanent end to the US-Israeli war on Iran. The visit comes as mediators continue efforts to advance a new peace deal, with Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif saying Iran's ballistic missile programme was not discussed and was never part of the negotiations. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on X : https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ Download AJE Mobile App: https://aje.news/AJEMobile
Hindustan Times
· Jul 12, 2026
US-Iran news LIVE: Second ship attacked in Hormuz in 24 hours as Tehran maintains closure; Pak, Saudi ‘concerned’
US-Iran news LIVE: Pakistan and Saudi Arabia have expressed concern over the escalating conflict in West Asia, warning that the recent clashes between the United States and Iran pose a threat to regional peace and stability.
Saudi Gazette
· Jul 11, 2026
Saudi, Pakistani foreign ministers discuss regional escalation, back US-Iran talks
RIYADH — Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan and Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar discussed the latest regional developments amid escalating tensions during a phone call on Saturday.The two ministers stressed the importance of supporting mediation efforts, resuming U.S.-Iran negotiations and containing regional tensions, according to the Saudi Foreign Ministry.They also emphasized the need to intensify efforts to reach comprehensive and peaceful solutions that enhance regional and international security and stability.
Sputnik
· Jul 7, 2026
First Pakistani Presidential Visit to Kyrgyzstan in 20 Years Signals Regional Shift
Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari made a historic visit to Bishkek on July 6 — the first presidential trip from Pakistan to Kyrgyzstan in two decades — signaling a renewed push for regional connectivity and energy cooperation.
The Rising Nepal
· Jun 24, 2026
Iran President in Pakistan
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· Jun 22, 2026
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Valdai Discussion Club
· Jul 6, 2026
The US-Iran War and Greater Eurasia
In spite of pessimistic forecasts of certain doom for Iran if Tehran ever found itself in a direct confrontation with Washington, the Islamic Republic withstood the overwhelming US-Israeli blow launched against it after decades of mounting tensions. With Iran emerging from the conflict as the first state in fifty years to survive a war with America, the outcome of the Middle East clash may now send ripples throughout an international system already fraught with uncertainty. Timofei Bordachev, Programme Director of the Valdai Discussion Club, examines the consequences of the Iran War for the macroregion of Greater Eurasia.
Yemen News Agency - SABA
· Jun 22, 2026
Pakistan Foreign Ministry: Pezeshkian's Visit to Islamabad Reflects Shared Aspiration for Sustainable Peace in Region
Pakistan Foreign Ministry: Pezeshkian's Visit to Islamabad Reflects Shared Aspiration for Sustainable Peace in Region
Ariana News
· Jul 11, 2026
Tahawol: Renewed tension between Iran and US discussed
The post Tahawol: Renewed tension between Iran and US discussed first appeared on Ariana News | Afghanistan News.
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