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Pakistan Urges US-Iran Ceasefire as High-Stakes Peace Talks Collapse

Pakistan's Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar has called on the United States and Iran to uphold their ceasefire commitment after high-stakes peace talks hosted in Islamabad ended in a stalemate. The talks, initiated by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, featured top-level delegations led by US Vice President JD Vance and Iranian Parliament Speaker Bagher Ghalibaf. Key points of contention preventing an agreement were the strategic Strait of Hormuz and Iran's nuclear capabilities. Despite the collapse, Pakistan pledged to continue facilitating dialogue between the two nations.

Key Points: US-Iran Peace Talks Collapse, Pakistan Calls for Ceasefire

  • US-Iran peace talks collapse in Islamabad
  • Pakistan mediates, calls for ceasefire
  • Strait of Hormuz & nuclear program are key disputes
  • JD Vance leaves after stalemate
  • High-level delegations participated
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Pak FM calls US, Iran to uphold ceasefire as truce talks collapse

Pakistan's FM Ishaq Dar urges US and Iran to uphold ceasefire as Islamabad-hosted peace talks fail over Strait of Hormuz and nuclear issues.

"We hope that the two sides continue with the positive spirit to achieve durable peace and prosperity for the entire region and beyond. - Ishaq Dar"

Islamabad, April 12

Minister of Foreign Affairs of Pakistan, Ishaq Dar, on Sunday called for the US and Iran to uphold the ceasefire as the peace talks hit a deadlock.

"We hope that the two sides continue with the positive spirit to achieve durable peace and prosperity for the entire region and beyond. It is imperative that the parties continue to uphold their commitment to ceasefire. Pakistan has been and will continue to play its role to facilitate engagement and dialogue between the Islamic Republic of Iran and the United States of America in the days to come," he said.

Dar thanked the US and Iran for responding to Pakistan's invite for holding the peace talks.

"Let me begin by expressing my deep gratitude to the Islamic Republic of Iran and the United States of America for responding to the call made by the Prime Minister of Pakistan Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif for an immediate ceasefire in the region as well as for accepting Prime Minister's invitation for holding peace talks in Islamabad," he said.

The high-stakes summit, dubbed the Islamabad Talks, saw an unprecedented gathering of top-tier officials. The US was represented by Vice President JD Vance, while Speaker of the Iranian Parliament, Bagher Ghalibaf, represented Iran.

"The delegation of the United States of America, headed by the US Vice President H.E. J D Vance and the delegation of the Islamic Republic of Iran headed by the Speaker of the Iranian Parliament H.E. Bagher Ghalibaf, arrived yesterday in Pakistan, to participate in Islamabad Talks," he said.

Dar notified that the talks ended on Sunday morning.

"I, along with the Chief of Defense Forces and Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir helped mediate several rounds of intense and constructive negotiations between the two sides, that continued through the last 24 hours and ended this morning," he said.

Meanwhile, JD Vance left Pakistan after Tehran and Washington hit a stalemate in the talks, with the Strait of Hormuz and Iran's nuclear capacities being key bones of contention.

"We've had a number of substance agreements with the Iranians- that is the good news. The bad news is that we have not reached an agreement. That is bad news for Iran, much more than it is bad news for the United States of America," Vance told reporters in Islamabad.

- ANI

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Priya S
As an Indian, I'm watching this closely. Any conflict between US and Iran impacts global oil prices and our economy directly. Peace is in everyone's interest, but the talks collapsing is worrying.
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Aman W
The Strait of Hormuz is a critical chokepoint. If tensions escalate there, it will be a disaster for shipping and energy security worldwide. Pakistan's role here is actually quite significant geopolitically.
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Sarah B
Respect to Pakistan for at least trying to facilitate dialogue. The world needs more mediators. It's a shame the talks hit a deadlock, but the effort itself is commendable.
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Vikram M
Vance's comment that it's "bad news for Iran, much more than it is for the US" shows the power imbalance. This isn't a negotiation between equals. Pakistan might be in over its head.
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Karthik V
The involvement of the Pakistani Army Chief in mediation is telling. It underscores how much of their foreign policy is shaped by the military establishment, not just the civilian government.

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