Pezeshkian & Sharif Discuss Middle East Peace

0:00It's March 28th. This is Global News Today, driven by AI tracking the world in real-time. Iranian President Masood Psezhkin reached out to Pakistan's Prime Minister Shabaz Sharif in a phone call on March 28th, stressing that, building trust is key to starting talks and mediation in the Middle East conflict. Psezhkin gave props to Pakistan for its diplomatic moves, and the two leaders dove into the ongoing hostilities across the region and ways to cool things down. The conversation stretched over an hour. Pakistan has been playing a neutral role, chatting up major players to push for peace amid rising tensions between Iran, Israel, and others. Sharif laid out his country's outreach efforts. Sharif updated Psezhkin on recent contacts with the United States and Gulf States, aiming to line up everyone for de-escalation. These back-channel talks highlight how nations like Pakistan are stepping up to bridge divides, keeping the door open for real progress in the region.