Pakistan Mediation
Middle East Roundup, July 28: New round of Israel-Lebanon talks set for August 4: US official
Israel says it intercepted a drone near Jordan border; US says Israel-Lebanon talks will resume in Rome; Yemen's internationally-recognized govt says it is ready for any escalation following Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia
July 29, 2026
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Peace talks show early results as Iran secures temporary oil sanctions waiver
Three days after peace talks in Switzerland concluded, developments are unfolding rapidly following what participants described as a positive outcome.
June 26, 2026
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Middle East Roundup, June 15: Trump says peace deal between US, Iran ‘is all signed,’ Hormuz ‘already partially open’
Says Hormuz will be completely open on Friday, adds he got along very well with the Iranian leadership; Pakistan's PM tells Pakistani lawmakers that country will host US-Iran deal signing in Geneva on Friday; Dar, Italian FM stress importance of implementing understanding between US, Iran.
June 15, 2026
US-Iran talks: How Pakistan's mediation captured global media attention
Major international media outlets have highlighted Pakistan's mediation efforts in advancing a US-Iran peace agreement, drawing global attention to Islamabad's diplomatic role ahead of the deal's expected signing.
June 15, 2026
World leaders praise Pakistan’s efforts in US-Iran peace deal
Global leaders, including the UN chief and heads and ministers of the UK, Türkiye, Qatar and Australia, praise Pakistan’s mediation efforts after the announcement of the US-Iran peace deal.
June 15, 2026
Middle East Roundup, June 9: Trump says US 'must' respond after claiming Iran downed Apache helicopter
US President Donald Trump says that a US military helicopter was shot down by Iran and that the United States 'must' respond; France bans Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich from entering the country; Iran and Israel halt attacks against each other; US says it is striking Iran in response to helicopter shootdown.
June 9, 2026
Middle East Roundup, June 7: Israeli army says country being targeted by Iranian missiles
Says all missiles intercepted from Iran thus far; IRGC spokesperson says 'Israel crossed all red lines' by attacking Lebanon, warning further 'setbacks' if the 'Zionist army' retaliates; Trump says he will call Netanyahu, telling him 'not to retaliate' against Tehran; Airspaces close across Iran, Syria, and Iraq.
June 7, 2026
Middle East roundup, June 1: Trump says Iran talks continuing 'at a rapid pace'
Says Benjamin Netanyahu has agreed not to send troops to Beirut, while Hezbollah has promised to stop attacks; European Union urges Israel to halt military escalation; French president says nothing justifies major escalation in ground assault.
June 1, 2026
Middle East Roundup May 31: Israeli strike near hospital in south Lebanon wounds 13 staffers
An Israeli strike near a hospital in Tyre, south Lebanon wounds 13 staffers, the Lebanese health ministry said, as Israeli PM pushes forces into Syria, Gaza, and Lebanon; Egypt and France condemn Israeli expansion in Lebanon.
May 31, 2026
Middle East roundup, May 30: Hegseth credits Pakistan PM, field marshal for ‘true friendship’ with US
Says Washington and Islamabad are developing what he described as a “true friendship,” pointing to the roles of Pakistan’s army chief, Field Marshal Asim Munir, and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in facilitating peace negotiations.
May 30, 2026