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On Saturday, Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar held a phone call 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 United States. On Saturday, Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister
Ishaq Dar held a phone call with his Iranian counterpart Seyed Abbas Araghchi.
According to a statement by the Pakistani Ministry of Foreign Affairs regarding the calls, the two diplomats “exchanged views on the evolving regional situation.” “DPM/FM reiterated Pakistan’s support for all efforts aimed at de-escalation and underscored the importance of resolving issues through dialogue and diplomacy,” the statement read.
Both Dar and Araghchi agreed to maintain close contact in view of the ongoing development. It is pertinent to note that the phone call came right after the Iranian foreign minister signalled the country’s openness to talks with the US.
Deputy Prime Minister / Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar @MIshaqDar50 spoke tonight with Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi @Araghchi.
They exchanged views on the evolving regional situation.
DPM/FM reiterated Pakistan’s support for all efforts aimed at de-escalation… pic.twitter.com/PvLp2tpDM0
— Ministry of Foreign Affairs – Pakistan (@ForeignOfficePk) April 4, 2026
Earlier,
Araghchi denied reports that Tehran refused to participate in mediation efforts led by Pakistan. He maintained that Iran remains grateful to Pakistan and has not declined invitations to talks in Islamabad, despite claims that a proposed diplomatic initiative had stalled. “We have never refused to go 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.
Peace negotiations stalled
The remarks from the Iranian foreign minister came after Dar said that a US delegation, led by Vice President
JD Vance, was ready to travel to Pakistan for mediation, but reports suggested Iran did not take part after American President
Donald Trump issued a strong warning against Tehran.
Responding to the claims, Araghchi said Iran’s stance had been misrepresented and reiterated that the focus remains on securing acceptable terms to end the conflict. Meanwhile, a report by The Wall Street Journal said that Tehran had conveyed to the mediators that it would not send officials for direct talks with the US in Islamabad.
In a separate statement, the Iranian Consulate General in Mumbai said: “No direct US talks; only excessive, unreasonable demands via 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 lasting resolution to the conflict. “What we care about are terms of a conclusive and lasting end to the illegal war that is imposed on us,” he said.
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