Pakistan’s army chief attempts to broker Iran peace talks in call with Trump

Diplomatic sources say negotiations in Islamabad may begin next week, though no formal agreement is in place

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Pakistan’s military leadership has been attempting to broker negotiations between the US and Iran, after the White House confirmed that Pakistan’s army chief, Asim Munir, had a phonecall with Donald Trump on Sunday to discuss the conflict.

Diplomatic sources said the US and Iran could meet for negotiations in Islamabad as early as this week, to discuss an end to the war which began almost a month ago.