Iran Conflict — 2026-03-26

Pakistan Confirms Relaying US-Iran Messages, 15-Point US Proposal Under Iranian Review

Pakistan Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar confirmed Islamabad is relaying messages between Washington and Tehran in indirect talks. The US has shared a 15-point proposal now under Iranian deliberation. Turkey and Egypt are supporting the initiative. Islamabad expected a US delegation this week, though Tehran remains wary due to mistrust. Iran previously rejected Trump's direct outreach and laid out five preconditions including Hormuz sovereignty recognition. The diplomatic channel contradicts Iran's public denial of any negotiations.

Analysis
FM Dar's public confirmation of the 15-point proposal is the first official acknowledgment of structured diplomatic engagement, contradicting both Iran's denial of talks and Trump's claim that Iran is talking sense directly. Pakistan's role as intermediary, rather than an Omani or Swiss channel, reflects Islamabad's geographic proximity to Iran and its interest in ending energy disruption to its own economy, having already ordered 4-day work weeks.

2 sources

Pakistan relaying messages in US-Iran indirect talks, foreign minister says - Express Tribune
Islamabad confirms US, Iran exchanging messages via Pakistan - Anadolu Agency