DPM appreciates Oman’s constructive and principled role in promoting dialogue and de-escalation
Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar (left) and Oman Foreign Minister Badr bin Hamad Al Busaidi. Photos: File
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Thursday held a telephone conversation with Oman Foreign Minister Badr bin Hamad Al Busaidi to discuss the regional situation and called for restraint and immediate de-escalation in the Middle East.
Tensions in the Middle East sharply escalated after US and Israeli airstrikes last month assassinated Iranian Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and several senior officials, triggering a wave of retaliation from Tehran and widening the conflict across the region. In response to these strikes, Iran launched retaliation against US military bases in several Gulf countries, significantly expanding the scope of the confrontation.
Pakistani leaders have since stepped up diplomatic efforts to play their role in managing tensions, particularly between Iran and the Gulf states.
Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar @MIshaqDar50 spoke with Oman Foreign Minister Badr bin Hamad Al Busaidi @badralbusaidi to exchange views on the serious and evolving situation in the Middle East and the wider region.
DPM/FM appreciated the work of Oman… pic.twitter.com/iXl8P7SUJi
— Ministry of Foreign Affairs – Pakistan (@ForeignOfficePk) March 12, 2026
According to a statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) on X, the two leaders exchanged views on serious regional developments and broader security implications for the Middle East and its environs.
“Dar appreciated Oman’s constructive and principled role in promoting dialogue and de-escalation,” MOFA said.
He also expressed solidarity with Oman following the recent attacks on the country and reiterated Pakistan’s position calling for restraint and a diplomatic approach to resolve the crisis.
The statement added that the Deputy Prime Minister also reiterated Pakistan’s support for international and regional initiatives aimed at easing tensions.
Learn more: Pakistan is making all its diplomatic efforts to reduce tensions in the Middle East
Khamenei’s assassination opened a new chapter of escalation and instability in the Middle East. To reduce tension. Last week, FM Dar, while briefing ambassadors of several countries, said Pakistan was closely monitoring the regional situation and was working to reduce tensions through diplomatic efforts.
He added that Pakistan was closely monitoring the developments in Iran, and all its efforts were focused on easing tensions, describing the situation as “extremely delicate.”
Prime Minister’s Advisor on Political Affairs Rana Sanaullah also said that Pakistan was acting as a mediator between Saudi Arabia and Iran to defuse tensions.
