Pakistan hosts diplomatic discussions on ending war
Source: NPR
March 29, 2026 6:08 AM ET
Foreign ministers from Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Egypt will meet in Islamabad today in an attempt to come up with a plan to de-escalate the Iran war. The meeting comes as several thousand more U.S. troops arrived in the region and after another group got involved in the expanding conflict: Yemen's Houthis.
The Iran-backed Houthis launched missiles towards Israel, and there's concern their involvement could threaten another vital global shipping lane in the Red Sea. Here are more updates on day 30 of the Iran war.
Diplomacy Push in Pakistan
The four foreign ministers from regional powers will meet in Islamabad today and Monday for a push towards diplomacy to end the war.
In a statement ahead of the meeting, the Egyptian government said: "Discussions are expected to focus on recent developments related to regional military escalation and ongoing diplomatic efforts to contain tensions and promote de-escalation.""The talks come amid heightened concerns about regional stability, with participating countries seeking to coordinate their stances and support political solutions to emerging crises," it added.
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