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 article reports on diplomatic statements and military events from a neutral, observational perspective.
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