Pakistan PM Sharif holds talks with Iran, Qatar leaders to revive stalled U.S.-Iran negotiations
Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has engaged in diplomatic talks with leaders from Iran and Qatar to help revive stalled U.S.-Iran negotiations. The initiative aims to de-escalate regional tensions following recent conflicts and uphold the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding.
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Diplomatic intervention by regional powers is critical for preventing further escalation in West Asian conflicts and maintaining global energy and security stability.
Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif held separate talks with the leaders of Iran and Qatar in an effort to revive the stalled U.S.-Iran negotiations.
The talks were held on Friday (July 10, 2026) night as efforts picked up pace to mend the broken peace bridge between the warring sides after the recent escalation and attacks on the rival targets.
In his conversation with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, Mr. Sharif expressed “deep concern over the recent escalation in tensions in the region” and underscored the urgent need to “restore regional peace and stability,” according to a statement by the PM Office.
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He urged parties to “exercise restraint and refrain from any action that could jeopardise the hard-earned peace gains achieved over the past few months”.
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