Newshour Pakistan hosts talks on ending Iran war
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Mar 29, 2026 
Tom Brook, BBC arts correspondent, shares a clip with Stellan Skarsgård, the acclaimed Swedish actor, about Scandinavian film success. Malcolm Nance, former US naval officer and intelligence expert, discusses US troop movements and military strategy. They talk mediation efforts in Pakistan, battlefield reactions in Iran, and the risks and challenges of possible ground operations.
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Pakistan Hosting Regional Mediation Effort
- Pakistan is hosting foreign ministers from Saudi Arabia, Egypt and Turkey to mediate between the US-Israel side and Iran in hopes of a diplomatic solution to the war.
- Ishaq Dar says both Iran and the US trust Pakistan as an intermediary though few details of progress are publicly available.
Iranian Civilians Describe Living Through Strikes
- Goncha Habibi-Azad relays Iranian civilians describing daily life under strikes, including cratered streets and shops reopening amid trauma.
- One resident said rushing to call family felt like dying a hundred times before confirming they were okay.
Troop Types Suggest Plans Beyond Island Raids
- Malcolm Nance says recent US troop deployments and types of forces signal possible preparation for ground operations inside Iran, not merely seizing Gulf islands.
- He notes transports of special operations troops, rangers and airborne units indicate intent for larger airborne operations into Iran proper.