Pakistan Deputy PM Dar calls for de-escalation in West Asia
Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar has called for de-escalation between the U.S. and Iran following a series of military strikes in West Asia. The conflict intensified after the U.S. declared the Iran nuclear deal void and Iran retaliated against several Gulf nations.
Why it matters
The escalation threatens regional stability in West Asia and tests the effectiveness of international mediation efforts like the Islamabad MOU.
Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar on Sunday (July 12, 2026) urged the U.S. and Iran to show restraint following the escalation of conflict in West Asia .
The United States carried out targeted strikes against Iran on Sunday (July 12, 2026) morning after Iran struck a vessel in the Strait of Hormuz, setting the container on fire.
Iran responded to the U.S. attacks by targeting neighbouring Gulf nations: the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar and Oman, AP reported.
The escalation happened days after President Donald Trump said that the deal with Iran is over.
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