US President Donald Trump on Tuesday appeared to approve Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s offer to host talks between the US and Iran, signalling a possible new diplomatic track amid the escalating West Asia conflict.Sharif had earlier said Pakistan was ready “to be the host” for facilitating dialogue between the warring sides.Trump later shared a screengrab of Sharif’s post on his Truth Social platform, a move widely seen as a tacit endorsement of Islamabad’s offer. The development assumes significance as backchannel efforts to open a negotiating window between Washington and Tehran gather pace, even as hostilities continue on the ground.There was, however, no official confirmation from the White House on whether Pakistan is being actively considered as a venue, or if any structured dialogue process has been finalised. US officials have maintained that discussions remain “fluid” and sensitive.The conflict, now in its fourth week, has triggered global concern over energy security and regional stability.


