Fidan, Dar discuss inconclusive Iran-US talks in Islamabad

Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan spoke by phone Sunday with Pakistani Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar to review the results of the Iran‑US negotiations held in Islamabad on Saturday night, Turkish diplomatic sources confirmed. The two ministers assessed the outcome of the talks, which were mediated by Pakistan with support from Türkiye, China, Saudi Arabia and Egypt. The face‑to‑face discussions concluded early Sunday without an agreement.

Mediation Efforts Continue

The “Islamabad Talks” – the most significant high‑level bilateral engagement between the US and Iran since 1979 – were aimed at transforming a two‑week ceasefire into a permanent peace. The US delegation was led by Vice President JD Vance, while Iran’s team was headed by Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf. Pakistan’s Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar represented Islamabad, with army chief Gen. Asim Munir and Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi assisting.

Türkiye’s Role

Ankara has consistently supported de‑escalation and diplomatic engagement. Türkiye, together with China, Saudi Arabia and Egypt, backed Pakistan’s mediation efforts. The war that began on 28 February has killed nearly 3,000 Iranians and at least 13 US servicemen, disrupted global energy markets and paralysed shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. While Saturday’s talks did not yield a breakthrough, Fidan and Dar agreed to remain in close contact as mediation efforts continue.