Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi (L) and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar (R). Photo: Files
ISLAMABAD:
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar spoke with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on Thursday amid rising 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 way forward. Both leaders agreed to remain in close contact as the situation develops.
DPM/FM Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar @MIshqqDar50 spoke today with Iranian FM Abbas Araghchi @Araghchi.
The DPM/FM expressed concern over the evolving regional situation and stressed that dialogue and diplomacy remain the only viable way forward. Both leaders agreed to remain in… pic.twitter.com/nyOebU0Yxm
— Ministry of Foreign Affairs – Pakistan (@ForeignOfficePk) 29 January 2026
The diplomatic engagement comes at a time when Washington has significantly increased its military presence in the region, where several US warships are reportedly moving towards the Gulf. President Trump has warned Tehran of dire consequences if it does not agree to renewed talks, raising fears of a possible military confrontation.
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Iran, meanwhile, has rejected US threats and signaled it will respond decisively to any attack, putting its forces on heightened alert. Iranian officials have warned that any aggression would destabilize the entire region, especially 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 maintains that coercion and the use of force will only heighten 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.
