Dar hopes Pakistan-led mediation to end US-Iran conflict will succeed soon

ISLAMABAD: Ishaq Dar on Tuesday expressed optimism that Pakistan’s mediation efforts between the United States and Iran would succeed soon, stressing that ending the conflict is essential for regional and global stability.

Addressing foreign ambassadors and the diplomatic corps in Islamabad, Dar said the ongoing conflict has already significantly impacted the global economy.

“Whatever has happened so far, it has already dented global GDP to a great degree,” he said, adding that achieving peace in the Middle East remains Pakistan’s “goal and aim” as a facilitator.

Dar said Pakistan has been actively engaging both United States and Iran to push for a negotiated settlement, noting that Islamabad has consistently advocated restraint and stability.

Highlighting diplomatic outreach, he said he had engaged with around 120 counterparts worldwide since the conflict began, reflecting Pakistan’s seriousness in pursuing a peaceful resolution.

Pakistan emerged as a key mediator after hostilities erupted on February 28 following US-Israeli strikes on Iran. Islamabad later brokered a two-week ceasefire on April 8 and hosted direct talks between the two sides.

Referring to the Islamabad Talks held on April 10–11, Dar said negotiations had reached an “advanced level” and expressed hope for a timely conclusion.

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He added that Pakistan had successfully brought the US and Iran to direct talks for the first time in 47 years, calling it a major diplomatic achievement acknowledged internationally.

“The objective is common… that this conflict ends in a dignified manner. It should be a win-win,” he said, while noting that details of the mediation could not be disclosed due to the sensitive nature of the process.

His remarks came after Abbas Araghchi also acknowledged Pakistan’s role, saying progress was being made through Islamabad’s efforts and reiterating that there was no military solution to the crisis.

The developments come amid renewed tensions in the Gulf, where both sides have engaged in maritime confrontations over control of the Strait of Hormuz, a key global energy route.