It was but a fleeting moment of belief for Pakistan that it could successfully guide the United States and Iran towards the negotiating table for an end to the war in West Asia despite its strategic commitments in the region that go against Tehran’s interests. Pakistan stood at the centre of two seemingly contradictory roles:.
Mumbai: Indian equity benchmarks posted notable gains during the week as sentiments improved over easing crude oil prices and reports of indirect US–Iran talks. Nifty gained 0.32 per cent during the week and added 0.27 per cent on the last trading day to reach 23,719. At close, Sensex was up 231 points or 0.31 per.
Washington: US President Donald Trump on Sunday rejected Iran’s response to a new US-backed proposal aimed at ending the ongoing conflict in the Gulf region. In a post on Truth Social, Trump described Tehran’s position as “TOTALLY UNACCEPTABLE,” escalating diplomatic tensions further. “I have just read the response from Iran’s so-called ‘Representatives.’ I don’t like.
Mumbai: Indian benchmark indices ended largely flat on Thursday after trading in a narrow range throughout the session, even as broader markets outperformed and auto stocks witnessed buying interest. The Nifty slipped 4.30 points, or 0.02 per cent, to close at 24,326.65, while the Sensex declined 114 points, or 0.15 per cent, to settle at.
While acknowledging that there were some positive developments during the discussions, Vance said that Iran's response did not go far enough to meet US expectations
Face-to-face negotiations between the United States and Iran concluded on Sunday without reaching any agreement to end the ongoing war. This has cast serious doubt over the fragile 14-day ceasefire, which is set to expire on April 22. Blame Game Between Both Sides US officials claimed that the talks failed because Iran refused to commit.
Ramesh raised questions on Indian diplomacy, saying, "How has Pakistan managed to carve out a new role for itself despite its role in the dastardly Pahalgam terror attack
The format of talks between the United States and Iran remains uncertain, a source close to the issue told Xinhua on Saturday. The source, in a phone interview with Xinhua, said multiple arrangements have been made for the talks, including both face-to-face negotiations and talks held in separate rooms.
New Delhi, March 31, 2026 – Former Vikram Sood has stated that Pakistan’s involvement in peace talks between the United States and Iran is limited to offering a venue for potential negotiations and does not amount to actively mediating between the two countries. His remarks come amid conflicting reports over Islamabad’s role in diplomatic efforts.
