A high-level Iranian delegation met with Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif today, April 11, 2026, to discuss preconditions for anticipated negotiations between Tehran and Washington aimed at de-escalating Middle East tensions. The talks, mediated by Islamabad, come as US Vice President JD Vance’s team arrived in Pakistan to engage in what analysts describe as a pivotal diplomatic effort.
According to Pakistani sources, the 40-minute meeting between Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf and PM Sharif focused on aligning regional priorities ahead of the US-Iran dialogue. Separately, the Iranian delegation also held discussions with Pakistan’s Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, signaling the military’s role in stabilizing the process.
While Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar expressed optimism about constructive engagement, insiders noted the negotiations are progressing slower than expected. The complexity of bridging gaps on security guarantees and economic sanctions has raised concerns about prolonged discussions.
The US-Iran talks mark the first direct high-level engagement between the two nations in over two years. With Pakistan positioning itself as a neutral mediator, regional stakeholders are closely watching whether this trilateral initiative can deliver a framework for lasting peace.
