ISLAMABAD – Pakistan intensified diplomatic outreach to Iran as Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Ishaq Dar held key phone conversation with Iranian Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi, inviting him to visit Islamabad at earliest possible opportunity.
According to Foreign Office, the two foreign ministers discussed major regional and international developments, with the worsening situation in Occupied East Jerusalem also coming under discussion. The high-level contact comes at a time of escalating tensions between Iran and the United States, particularly after Tehran rejected claims that direct talks with Washington were taking place.
Iran’s Foreign Ministry said its current discussions were limited to talks with Oman over arrangements related to the Strait of Hormuz — one of the world’s most important energy routes through which a significant share of global oil shipments passes.
The diplomatic move comes after US President Donald Trump claimed Iran had sought negotiations with Washington after he called off a threatened escalation of military action against Tehran. Trump said the decision followed appeals from regional countries and Iran.
However, Iranian officials denied that direct negotiations with the US were underway, while Trump accused Tehran of making statements regarding control of the strategic waterway.
Trump further claimed that the Strait of Hormuz was under the control of the US Navy and warned that movement through the route would remain restricted unless a deal was reached with Iran.
Against this backdrop, Pakistan’s engagement with Tehran signals Islamabad’s efforts to maintain diplomatic communication amid growing regional uncertainty and tensions surrounding one of the world’s most critical maritime passages.
Iran Denies Direct US Talks, Confirms Oman Discussions on Hormuz Route
