FM Dar and Araghchi exchange views on recent regional developments and ongoing diplomatic efforts
Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi. Photo: Files
Iran on Thursday thanked Pakistan for facilitating the repatriation of its nationals from the seized vessels, while also appreciating the latter’s diplomatic and humanitarian support in the negotiation process with the United States.
These gestures were expressed during a call between Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar and his Iranian counterpart Abbas Araghchi.
According to a statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the two leaders exchanged views on recent regional developments and ongoing diplomatic efforts aimed at promoting peace and stability.
“Araghchi briefed FM Dar about his recent visit to China and the consultations held on regional and international issues of mutual interest,” the statement said.
DPM/FM Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar @MIshaqDar50 met today with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi @Araghchi.
The two exchanged views on recent regional developments and ongoing diplomatic efforts aimed at promoting peace and stability.
FM Araghchi informed the DPM/FM on… pic.twitter.com/fjODsbcGQ7
— Ministry of Foreign Affairs – Pakistan (@ForeignOfficePk) May 7, 2026
Pakistan on Monday facilitated the transfer of 22 Iranian crew members detained aboard the container ship MV Touska, seized by the United States.
On February 28, the United States and Israel launched a joint offensive against Iran. Iran responded with its own strikes against Israel and Gulf states that host U.S. bases. US-Israeli strikes on Iran and Israeli attacks in Lebanon have killed thousands of civilians and displaced millions.
The war has been suspended since April 8, when Pakistan negotiated a two-week ceasefire. After the ceasefire, Pakistan hosted the highest level US-Iran talks since the 1979 Islamic Revolution, which ended without a deal, but the ceasefire held.
Despite the ceasefire, the United States began intercepting Iranian ships.
Iran then blocked almost all ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz except its own, as US President Donald Trump imposed a separate blockade of Iranian ports.
The closure of the strait, a choke point for about 20% of global oil and liquefied natural gas shipments, has led to a phenomenal rise in global oil prices.
