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Iran-Israel war LIVE: Pakistan hopes to host new round of Iran-U.S. talks 'very soon', says PM Shehbaz Sharif

The Hindu · · 203 words · By The Hindu Bureau
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“Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said on Sunday (May 24, 2026) that he hoped Pakistan could soon host the next round of peace talks between Iran and the United States.”
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While evidence shows Shehbaz Sharif has posted on X regarding US-Iran mediation and requested extensions, there is no specific evidence in the provided results confirming a statement made on Sunday, May 24, 2026, regarding hosting the next round of talks.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The caretaker prime minister of Pakistan (Urdu: نگران وزیر اعظم پاکستان) is the acting head of the Caretaker Government in Pakistan following the dissolution of the National Assembly. The purpose of t…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Caretaker_Prime_Minister_of_Pa…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The prime minister of Pakistan is the head of the Government of Pakistan. The prime minister is vested with the responsibility of running the administration through his appointed federal cabinet, form…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_prime_ministers_of_Pak…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The prime minister of Pakistan is the head of government of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan. Executive authority is vested in the prime minister-led and appointed cabinet, with the president of Pakis…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prime_Minister_of_Pakistan
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“Mr. Sharif, whose country has played a key role in mediating between Washington and Tehran, posted on X.”
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Multiple web search results confirm that Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif posted on X regarding mediation efforts, including requests for deadline extensions and conversations with Iranian President Pezeshkian.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Second Shehbaz Sharif government is the incumbent federal cabinet and Government led by Shehbaz Sharif after he was sworn into office on 11 March 2024
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Second_Shehbaz_Sharif_governme…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Sharif family is a Pakistani political family of Punjabi Kashmiri background. They have played a prominent role in Pakistani politics, especially in Punjab, since the 1980s, the family held the le…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sharif_family
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Mian Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif (born 23 September 1951) is a Pakistani politician and businessman who has served as the prime minister of Pakistan since 2024, having previously been in the role between …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shehbaz_Sharif
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“U.S. President Donald Trump said on Saturday (May 23, 2026) a deal with Iran had been “largely negotiated,””
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The claim is explicitly confirmed by multiple independent news sources (The Hindu, Al Jazeera, Bloomberg) stating that on Saturday, May 23, 2026, President Donald Trump said a deal with Iran had been 'largely negotiated'.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — From 13 to 15 May 2026, the president of the United States, Donald Trump, made a state visit to China. This visit was Trump's second state visit to China, and the first to occur during his second pres…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_state_visit_by_Donald_Tru…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Donald John Trump (born June 14, 1946) is an American politician, media personality, and businessman who is the 47th president of the United States. A member of the Republican Party, he served as the …
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The president of the United States is the head of state and head of government of the United States, indirectly elected to a four-year term via the Electoral College. Under the U.S. Constitution, the …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_presidents_of_the_Unit…
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“the proposal including opening the crucial Strait of Hormuz”
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Multiple sources (The Hindu, PBS, Bloomberg) confirm that the proposed deal mentioned by Trump includes the opening of the Strait of Hormuz.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — On 19 March 2026, the United States began an aerial campaign against Iranian targets to reopen the Strait of Hormuz following its closure by Iran in response to the attacks by the United States and Is…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Strait_of_Hormuz_campaign
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, a major maritime choke point for world energy trade, has been largely blocked by Iran since 28 February 2026, when the United States and Israel launched …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Strait_of_Hormuz_crisis
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Strait of Hormuz () is a waterway between the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman. On the north coast lies Iran, and on the south coast lies the Musandam Peninsula under the Musandam Governorate of …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Strait_of_Hormuz
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“Among the West Asia countries whose leaders joined a call on Saturday (May 23, 2026) to discuss the deal were Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Egypt, Jordan and Bahrain, Mr. Trump said.”
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The provided evidence for this claim consists only of general information about the month of May 2026 and does not contain any information regarding a call between Trump and leaders of Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar, Egypt, Jordan, and Bahrain.
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web search NEUTRAL — May is a month of spring in the Northern Hemisphere, and autumn in the Southern Hemisphere. Therefore, May in the Southern Hemisphere is the seasonal equivalent of November in the Northern Hemisphere …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/May
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web search NEUTRAL — Apr 23, 2026 · Explore the month of May with holidays, the Flower Moon, gardening advice, seasonal recipes, weather forecasts, birth symbols, and fun May traditions.
https://www.almanac.com/content/month-may-holidays-fun-facts…
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web search NEUTRAL — May 1, 2026 · May, the fifth month of the Gregorian Calendar,arrives as spring reaches its peak and nature is in full bloom. May has 31 days and its arrival marks the beginning of longer, brighter day…
https://www.calendarr.com/united-states/the-meaning-of-may-e…
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“He added that he had a separate call with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu”
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The claim is supported by a cross-reference from The Hindu and multiple web search results (Axios, Channel 12) reporting a separate, often described as 'tense' or 'dramatic', call between Trump and Netanyahu.
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web search NEUTRAL — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu urged US President Donald Trump not to pursue a ceasefire with Iran at this stage, citing concerns over potential risks, according to a report published Monda…
https://www.middleeastmonitor.com/20260520-trump-netanyahu-h…
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web search NEUTRAL — US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reportedly had a tense phone conversation over the future of the conflict with Iran, ami.
https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/May/21/tense-tru…
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web search NEUTRAL — US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu held a phone call Tuesday evening that Israel’s Channel 12 described as “long and dramatic.” No further details were immediately…
https://zambianobserver.com/trump-and-netanyahu-held-long-an…
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“Iran’s chief negotiator Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf had warned earlier that Washington would face a tough response if it resumed hostilities”
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The provided evidence mentions that the Iranian regime disputed Trump's claims about the Strait of Hormuz, but there is no specific mention of a warning from Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf regarding a 'tough response' if hostilities resumed.
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web search NEUTRAL — 2 days ago · Iran's regime on Saturday evening disputed President Trump's earlier contention that a proposed peace deal would involve the full reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, the crucial waterway t…
https://www.cbsnews.com/live-updates/iran-war-trump-us-peace…
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web search NEUTRAL — With a population of over 92 million, Iran ranks 17th globally in both geographic size and population. It is divided into five regions with 31 provinces. Tehran is the nation's capital and largest cit…
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iran
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web search NEUTRAL — 1 day ago · Stay on top of Iran latest developments on the ground with Al Jazeera’s fact-based news, exclusive video footage, photos and updated maps.
https://www.aljazeera.com/where/iran/
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