India, March 29 -- Pakistan is gearing up to host a key round of US-Iran war mediation talks in Islamabad this weekend, with top diplomats from across the Middle East set to discuss peace, even as tensions and mistrust continue to run high on all sides.

Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Egypt will send their top diplomats to Islamabad for discussions aimed at ending the conflict, arriving on Sunday for a two-day visit, Pakistan said, reported AFP. The talks are expected to focus on de-escalation and broader regional stability.

Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said he held "extensive discussions" with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on the escalating situation.

The talks will see participation from senior diplomats across the region....