Iran and Pakistan FMs discuss regional tensions in phone call

Pakistan's foreign ministry confirmed that Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar and his Iranian counterpart Abbas Araghchi held telephone talks and exchanged views on the situation in the region. No further details of the conversation were immediately released.

The call follows a night of heavy military exchanges in which the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) closed the Strait of Hormuz, U.S. warplanes struck Iran's southern coast, and Iranian ballistic missiles hit U.S. bases in Jordan, Qatar, and Oman. These developments have significantly escalated tensions in the Middle East.

Pakistan has been a lead mediator in the peace process and, alongside Qatar, has worked to keep diplomatic channels open despite repeated violations of the June 18 ceasefire Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). The phone call between the two foreign ministers is seen as part of ongoing efforts to de-escalate the situation.

According to Mehr News, the conversation between Dar and Araghchi underscores the importance of diplomatic engagement amid rising regional tensions. The report added that both sides reiterated their commitment to dialogue and peaceful resolution of conflicts.