Summary Deputy PM Ishaq Dar and Iranian FM Abbas Araghchi discussed regional developments, with Pakistan urging Iran and the US to reduce tensions through the Islamabad MOU and diplomacy
ISLAMABAD (Dunya News) – Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar held a telephone conversation with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi to discuss the evolving regional situation, with Pakistan calling for restraint and renewed diplomatic efforts to reduce tensions.
Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar @MIshaqDar50 held a telephone conversation today with His Excellency Seyyed Abbas Araghchi, Foreign Minister of the Islamic Republic of Iran. @araghchi
— Ministry of Foreign Affairs - Pakistan (@ForeignOfficePk) July 12, 2026
Both leaders exchanged views on the evolving regional… pic.twitter.com/WuRxnROwwp
According to the Foreign Office, Ishaq Dar urged Iran and the United States to pursue de-escalation in line with the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) and encouraged both sides to exercise maximum restraint.
He said dialogue and diplomacy remain the only viable path to resolving disputes and ensuring lasting peace, reaffirming Pakistan's commitment to playing a constructive role in promoting regional peace and stability.
The Foreign Office said Ishaq Dar and Abbas Araghchi also agreed to remain in close contact over the evolving regional developments.
