Pakistani Foreign Minister: Both the US and Iran have expressed confidence in Pakistan's mediation efforts and will facilitate meaningful talks "within days."

``` As the Middle East conflict entered its fifth week, Pakistan announced that both the United States and Iran have expressed confidence in Pakistan's ability to facilitate negotiations. Pakistan is prepared to host and promote meaningful peace talks between the two countries in the coming days to seek a comprehensive resolution to the conflict. According to CCTV News, on the evening of March 29 local time, Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar issued a statement reporting on the outcomes of a meeting between the foreign ministers of Pakistan, Turkey, Egypt, and Saudi Arabia. The statement said that Dar briefly introduced the prospects for U.S.-Iran negotiations in Islamabad, Pakistan's capital, and that the foreign ministers of the participating countries expressed their full support. The four countries decided to establish a committee composed of their foreign ministers to discuss and formulate specific plans to resolve the conflict. According to media reports, Dar stated that Islamabad is prepared to facilitate peace talks between the U.S. and Iran in the coming days. At a Sunday TV briefing, he said: "Pakistan is very pleased because both Iran and the U.S. have expressed confidence in Pakistan's ability to facilitate talks between the two sides... Pakistan would be deeply honored to host and facilitate productive talks between the two parties in the coming days, aiming for a comprehensive resolution to the current conflict." This potential shift toward negotiations is crucial for global energy markets. As the conflict continues, Iran has used the threat of severely disrupting the Strait of Hormuz as leverage, which has already caused a surge in global oil prices and a natural gas shortage in Asia. Despite ongoing diplomatic efforts, the regional situation still faces the risk of escalation. The United States is deploying thousands more ground troops to the region, while Yemen’s Houthi movement’s launch of ballistic missiles has further aggravated the threat of the conflict spreading. The warring sides have not yet shown a strong willingness for direct negotiations. Pakistan Highlights Key Mediator Role In this Middle East crisis, Pakistan is becoming a key player in promoting peace, thanks to its unique geopolitical connections. Reports indicate that Pakistan's Army Chief Asim Munir has cultivated increasingly close ties with the Trump administration over the past year, greatly enhancing Islamabad’s stature as a peacemaker in the current crisis. At the same time, Pakistan has also leveraged its longstanding ties with Iran for mediation. Because Pakistan has a mutual defense treaty with Saudi Arabia, which has repeatedly suffered attacks from Iran, Pakistan is strongly motivated to promote a resolution to the conflict and avoid being drawn into war. On Sunday, Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, and National Security Advisor Muhammad Asim Malik each held meetings with Saudi Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud. Shehbaz Sharif reiterated his firm support for Saudi Arabia, praised its restraint during the crisis, and assured that Pakistan will always stand side by side with Saudi Arabia. Risk Warning and Disclaimer Markets have risks; investment requires caution. This article does not constitute personal investment advice, nor does it take into account the unique investment objectives, financial situation, or needs of individual users. Users should consider whether any opinions, viewpoints, or conclusions in this article are suitable for their particular situation. Investment is at your own risk. ```