India, March 30 -- Pakistan has said both the United States and Iran have expressed confidence in Islamabad's role as a mediator, with talks expected in the "coming days" amid a deepening conflict in the Middle East.

The country's foreign minister Ishaq Dar announced on Sunday that Islamabad is preparing to facilitate talks between Washington and Tehran, though it remains unclear whether these will be direct or indirect engagements.

"Pakistan is very happy that both Iran and the US have expressed their confidence in Pakistan's facilitation" of the talks, Dar said in a televised address reported by news agency AP, adding that discussions are likely to take place in the "coming days." Track US-Iran war live updates

However, there was no ...