Pakistan PM heads to Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Turkey to push for US-Iran talks

On 15 April 2026, Pakistan's prime minister, Sharif, headed to Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Turkey to push for US-Iran talks, Reuters and Al Arabiya reported. At the same time, Pakistan's army chief, Asim Munir, led a delegation, including Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi, that arrived in Tehran as part of mediation efforts and met Foreign Minister Araghchi.

The Associated Press reported that the delegation hoped for more US-Iran talks before the ceasefire ends, and Arab News wrote that the push for a second round of talks is growing. The Times of India and Al Arabiya reported that Munir carried a US offer and message about extending the truce. The Indian Express described the two trips as a double push to hold up the fragile Iran ceasefire.