US-Israel-Iran War: Pakistan Offers Mediation; Urges Saudi Leadership To Press Trump For Ceasefire

Last Updated:March 13, 2026, 10:13 IST

Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif held a meeting in Jeddah with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman amid growing fears that the conflict could destabilise the wider Middle East.

As tensions rise in the ongoing confrontation involving the United States, Israel and Iran, Pakistan has stepped forward with a diplomatic initiative, offering to play a mediation role while urging Saudi Arabia to use its influence to push for a ceasefire.

Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif held a restricted high-level meeting in Jeddah with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman amid growing fears that the conflict could destabilise the wider Middle East. The discussions focused on the rapidly evolving regional security environment as well as deeper cooperation between Islamabad and Riyadh in strategic and defence sectors.

During the meeting, Sharif conveyed his regards to Saudi monarch Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and thanked the Kingdom for its longstanding political and economic support for Pakistan. The Pakistani PM also reaffirmed Islamabad’s “full solidarity" with Saudi Arabia, emphasising that Pakistan would stand firmly with the Kingdom during challenging regional circumstances.

According to officials familiar with the discussions, the talks also explored diplomatic pathways to reduce tensions in the region. Pakistan has signalled that it is willing to help facilitate dialogue aimed at preventing the conflict between United States, Israel and Iran from escalating further. Islamabad has also encouraged Riyadh to press Washington, particularly the administration of Donald Trump, to consider steps toward a ceasefire.

The meeting in Jeddah included senior members of Pakistan’s political and military leadership. Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar and Pakistan’s Chief of Army Staff Asim Munir were also present during the high-level engagement.

Both sides held what officials described as an in-depth exchange on the regional situation. Pakistan and Saudi Arabia agreed to maintain close coordination and continue working together to promote peace, stability and cooperation across the region.

The diplomatic outreach signals Pakistan’s attempt to position itself as a constructive actor amid a rapidly intensifying regional crisis. With fears growing that the war could expand beyond its current theatres, countries across the region are increasingly exploring diplomatic channels to prevent a wider conflict that could further destabilise the Middle East and disrupt global energy and trade routes.

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