Pakistan, Iran leaders discuss regional situation
Iranian and Pakistani foreign ministers discussed ceasefire efforts and regional peace in a phone call, with Iran criticizing US actions.

Iranian and Pakistani foreign ministers discussed ceasefire efforts and regional peace in a phone call, with Iran criticizing US actions.

Fars News Agency has confirmed the phone call between the Iranian and Pakistani leaders.
Pakistani PM Shehbaz Sharif has issued his own statement confirming the call and praising Iran's engagement in the Islamabad talks.
The Pakistani Prime Minister's Office provided new details, stating the call lasted 45 minutes and that Sharif specifically thanked Iran for constructive talks with Pakistan's army chief during his recent visit.
PM Sharif conveyed perspectives from his latest discussions with the leaders of Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Türkiye to President Pezeshkian.
The call included Sharif briefing Pezeshkian on his recent talks with Saudi, Qatari, and Turkish leaders to build support for regional dialogue.
The call specifically addressed the conflict in the Gulf, adding context to the previously reported discussion on the regional situation.
Iran's President explicitly warned that Iran would respond decisively to any renewed US aggression during the call.
The call involved foreign ministers (not heads of state), with Araghchi providing specific criticisms of US actions including military strikes during negotiations and threats against Iranian maritime assets.


