Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar has told his Iranian counterpart that dialogue and diplomacy remain the only viable path to stability, as tensions between the United States and Iran continue to strain the global economy.
Talks between Washington and Tehran have remained stalled since a ceasefire took effect on April 8. Iran’s blockade of the strategic Strait of Hormuz—imposed after US-Israeli strikes—has emerged as a major flashpoint.
The move has significantly disrupted global supplies of oil, gas, and fertilisers, while the United States has responded with a counter-blockade on Iranian ports.
According to a statement from the Foreign Office, Dar held a late-night telephone conversation with Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi to discuss the evolving regional situation and Pakistan’s ongoing diplomatic efforts.
Araghchi appreciated Pakistan’s constructive role and mediation efforts, while Dar reaffirmed Islamabad’s commitment to facilitating dialogue between the two sides.
He emphasized that sustained engagement through diplomacy is essential for a peaceful resolution and long-term regional stability.
Meanwhile, Iran’s foreign ministry said it has presented a 14-point plan aimed at ending the conflict. Washington has responded via Pakistani mediators, and Tehran is currently reviewing the proposal.
Pakistan has increasingly positioned itself as a key intermediary between the US and Iran, having hosted high-level talks in Islamabad last month. However, a second round of negotiations has yet to be scheduled amid ongoing deadlock.
