Washington, March 24 (NationPress) US President Donald Trump had a phone conversation with Pakistan Army Chief Gen Asif Munir regarding the ongoing conflict in Iran, as confirmed by the White House.

A White House representative stated, “I can confirm the phone call,” in response to inquiries about their discussions over the weekend concerning the Iran crisis. However, the official did not provide additional details due to the delicate nature of the negotiations and the efforts of key parties to bring an end to the conflict between the US and Iran.

“These are sensitive diplomatic discussions, and the United States will refrain from negotiating through the media,” said White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt earlier to IANS.

Sources familiar with the situation revealed that Gen Munir's dialogue with Trump coincides with Pakistan's proposal to host potential talks involving high-ranking officials from both the US and Iran.

In related news, Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif communicated with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, as indicated by updates on X and a statement from the Prime Minister’s Office.

Sharif conveyed “warm Eid-ul-Fitr and Nowruz greetings” while expressing support for Iran. “As a neighboring brotherly nation, I showed Pakistan’s solidarity with the courageous Iranian populace, offered heartfelt condolences for the loss of lives, and prayed for the prompt recovery of those affected,” he stated in a post on X.

Both leaders discussed “the critical situation in the Gulf region” and concurred on “the urgent need for de-escalation, dialogue, and diplomacy.” Sharif emphasized the significance of unity within the Ummah and reaffirmed Pakistan’s dedication to fostering peace in the region.

This outreach occurs as Trump indicated a temporary halt in military escalation, mentioning he would postpone any threats to target Iran’s power infrastructure following “very positive and productive” discussions with Tehran.

Nevertheless, the connection between Pakistan's mediation attempts and Trump’s recent decisions remains uncertain. While Iran has denied any direct negotiations with the US, its foreign ministry acknowledged receiving messages through intermediaries.

“In recent days, messages were transmitted via certain friendly nations conveying the US request for discussions to conclude the conflict,” said foreign ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei to IRNA.

Experts believe the diplomatic initiative is still in its infancy. According to the Financial Times, officials have characterized these efforts as initial messaging rather than a structured negotiation process.