US President Donald Trump on Tuesday appeared to endorse Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s offer to host talks between the US and Iran, suggesting a possible new diplomatic channel as the West Asia conflict intensifies.
Sharif had said Pakistan was ready “to be the host” to facilitate dialogue between the warring parties. Trump shared a screengrab of Sharif’s post on his Truth Social platform, an act widely interpreted as a tacit approval of Islamabad’s proposal.
The move is notable as backchannel efforts to open a negotiating window between Washington and Tehran gather momentum, even while fighting continues on the ground. There has been no official White House confirmation that Pakistan is being actively considered as a venue, or that any formal dialogue process has been finalized. US officials said discussions remain “fluid” and sensitive.
The conflict, now in its fourth week, has raised global concerns about energy security and regional stability.
