Pakistan’s army chief Asim Munir and the interior minister held talks with their Iranian counterparts to discuss de-escalation and conflict resolution, according to a statement from the Pakistani military. These discussions come amid heightened regional tensions in the Middle East, with Pakistan positioning itself as a potential mediator. Prediction markets currently assign a 1.7% probability to US-Iran peace talks occurring by August 31, 2026, compared to 67.5% for a meeting by March 31, 2027. Key figures in these potential negotiations include US President Donald Trump and Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi.
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