Pakistan alarmed by renewed tensions between Iran and the United States

ISLAMABAD:

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar spoke with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on Thursday amid growing tensions in the Middle East following renewed threats by US President Donald Trump to take military action against Iran.

According to a statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Dar expressed concern over the evolving regional situation and stressed that dialogue and diplomacy remain the only viable path forward. The two leaders agreed to stay in close contact as the situation evolves.

The diplomatic engagement comes at a time when Washington has significantly increased its military presence in the region, with several US warships reportedly heading to the Gulf. President Trump has warned Tehran of serious consequences if it does not agree to resume negotiations, raising fears of a possible military confrontation.

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Iran, meanwhile, has rejected U.S. threats and indicated it would respond decisively to any attack, placing its forces on heightened alert. Iranian officials have warned that any aggression would destabilize the entire region, particularly key maritime routes.

Pakistan has consistently called for restraint and de-escalation, warning that the conflict in the Middle East would have serious consequences for regional and global stability. Islamabad says coercion and the use of force will only escalate tensions, while sustained diplomacy is the only path to peace.

The Dar-Araghchi call underscores Pakistan’s efforts to remain diplomatically engaged with regional stakeholders as uncertainty grows over Washington’s next move and Tehran’s response.