On Saturday, Pakistan’s Deputy Top Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar held a phone name along with his Iranian counterpart Seyed Abbas Araghchi, with the latter expressing openness for talks with the US.
While the war in Iran continues to rage on, Pakistan carries on with its efforts to mediate between
Tehran and the US. On Saturday, Pakistan’s Deputy Top Minister and Foreign Minister
Ishaq Dar held a phone name along with his Iranian counterpart Seyed Abbas Araghchi.
Per a statement by the Pakistani Ministry of Foreign Affairs relating to the calls, the two diplomats “exchanged views on the evolving regional wretchedness.” “DPM/FM reiterated Pakistan’s toughen for all efforts geared toward de-escalation and underscored the significance of resolving problems through dialogue and diplomacy,” the statement read.
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Both Dar and Araghchi agreed to retain close contact in learn of the ongoing trend. It is pertinent to exhibit that the phone name came dazzling after the Iranian international minister signalled the country’s openness to talks with the US.
Deputy Top Minister / Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar @MIshaqDar50 spoke tonight with Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi @Araghchi.
They exchanged views on the evolving regional wretchedness.
DPM/FM reiterated Pakistan’s toughen for all efforts geared toward de-escalation… pic.twitter.com/PvLp2tpDM0
— Ministry of Foreign Affairs – Pakistan (@ForeignOfficePk) April 4, 2026
Earlier,
Araghchi denied reports that Tehran refused to take hang of half in mediation efforts led by Pakistan. He maintained that Iran stays grateful to Pakistan and has now not declined invites to talks in Islamabad, no subject claims that a proposed diplomatic initiative had stalled. “We now bear got by no methodology refused to slither to Islamabad,” he said. “What we care about are the terms of a conclusive and lasting END to the illegal war that is imposed on us,” he added.
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Peace negotiations stalled
The remarks from the Iranian international minister came after Dar said that a US delegation, led by Vice President
JD Vance, became as soon as ready to streak to Pakistan for mediation, however reports suggested Iran failed to take hang of fragment after American President
Donald Trump issued an spectacular warning in opposition to Tehran.
Responding to the claims, Araghchi said Iran’s stance had been misrepresented and reiterated that the purpose of curiosity stays on securing acceptable terms to waste the battle. Within the period in-between, a file by The Wall Avenue Journal said that Tehran had conveyed to the mediators that it will per chance perhaps now not ship officials for dispute talks with the US in Islamabad.
In a separate statement, the Iranian Consulate Usual in Mumbai said: “No dispute US talks; finest low, unreasonable demands through intermediaries. US “diplomacy” flips constantly; our stance is clear. Pakistan’s forums are their own; we didn’t participate. Regional calls to end the war are welcome, but remember who started it.”
In light of this, Araghchi emphasised that Iran’s priority is securing terms for a permanent dedication to the battle. “What we care about are terms of a conclusive and lasting waste to the illegal war that is imposed on us,” he said.
