Middle East war live: Pakistan offers to host next Iran-US peace talks 'very soon'
Key takeaways
- Issued on: 24/05/2026 - 05:04Modified: 24/05/2026 - 06:48
- By: FRANCE 24 / Louise NORDSTROM Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi meets Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in Islamabad, Pakistan, on April 25, 2026.
- According to the Axios report, during the 60-day period, the Strait of Hormuz would be open with no tolls and Iran would agree to clear the mines it deployed in the strait to let ships pass freely.
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Issued on: 24/05/2026 - 05:04Modified: 24/05/2026 - 06:48
By: FRANCE 24 / Louise NORDSTROM Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi meets Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in Islamabad, Pakistan, on April 25, 2026. © Reuters Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said his country hopes to host the next round of Iran-US peace talks, positioning Islamabad at the centre of mediation efforts as President Donald Trump said a largely negotiated agreement could soon reopen the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz. Follow our liveblog for the latest developments.
The US and Iran are close to signing a deal involving a 60-day ceasefire extension, during which the Strait of Hormuz would be reopened, Iran would be able to freely sell oil and negotiations would be held on curbing Iran’s nuclear program, Axios reported, citing a US official.