Pakistani FM optimistic about US-Iran conflict settlement after Trump talks
Quick Look
- Pakistani Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar expressed optimism about a potential long-term settlement of the US-Iranian conflict following a call led by US President Donald Trump with leaders of several Muslim countries.
- Trump announced a draft deal with Iran had been generally agreed upon.
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Why It Matters
US President Donald Trump has been engaged in talks with leaders of several Muslim countries regarding a potential peace deal with Iran. Pakistani Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar has commented on the progress of these discussions.
ISLAMABAD, May 24. /TASS/. Results of the talks between US President Donald Trump and the leaders of Muslim countries provide grounds for optimism regarding a possible long-term settlement of the US-Iranian conflict, Pakistani Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar said on Sunday.
"Today’s important telephone call led by President Donald Trump with the leaders of Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Qatar, Egypt, the UAE and Jordan marks a significant step closer toward the shared objective of regional peace, stability, and an early diplomatic outcome," Dar stated on his X social network account.
"The achievements of these negotiations offer grounds for optimism that a positive and durable outcome is within reach," he added.
US President Trump announced earlier that the draft of the future deal with Iran had been generally agreed. He stressed that he had telephone conversations with the leaders of Bahrain, Egypt, Jordan, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkey and discussed with them the draft memorandum of understanding on the peace deal with Iran.
What to Watch
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
A peace deal between the US and Iran will be finalized.
Possible · Medium term
Open Questions
- What are the specific terms of the draft deal with Iran?
- What role will each of the participating Muslim countries play in the settlement?
- What are the potential implications of this deal for regional stability?
- What is the timeline for finalizing the peace deal?
