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Why could Pakistan be the 'right place' for talks between Iran and the US?
2026-03-24 16:34:41 / BOTA
Iran has publicly rejected US President Donald Trump's claim that the US and Iran have held "productive talks" to end their war, but speculation is mounting about how - and where - the two sides might meet to engage in further discussions.
In Pakistan, rumors are circulating that face-to-face talks will begin there.
Pakistan has offered to host any negotiations and there is reportedly a proposal for Islamabad to host a meeting between the US and Iran later this week, which could be attended by Vice President JD Vance.
But there are several reasons why Pakistan would be an ideal place for negotiators from Washington and Tehran to meet.
It shares a long border and cultural and religious ties with Iran and is home to the largest population of Shiite Muslims outside of Iran.
Unlike Islamic countries in the Persian Gulf, it has no US military bases and has not been targeted by the barrage of Iranian missiles and drones that have caused chaos across the region.
Iran also allowed some of its ships to pass through its blockade of the Strait of Hormuz.
Islamabad has also reemerged as an important US partner during Trump's second term, thanks in part to the vast treasure trove of rare metals and critical minerals it claims to hold, which has piqued interest in Washington.
Trump also forged a close rapport with the head of its powerful military, Asim Munir, whom he has met several times and calls his "favorite marshal."
When he met with Munir last summer in the Oval Office, Trump emphasized that Pakistanis "know Iran very well, better than most."
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