Pakistan invites Iranian FM Araghchi for talks amid renewed U.S.-Iran tensions
Pakistan has invited Iranian officials to Islamabad for diplomatic talks, aiming to act as a mediator between Tehran and Washington. This move follows the cancellation of planned U.S. military strikes against Iran and highlights Pakistan's role in regional stability.
Why it matters
It underscores the fragile geopolitical situation in the Middle East and the ongoing efforts to prevent military escalation.
Pakistan has stepped up its diplomatic engagement with Iran, with Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar inviting his Iranian counterpart Abbas Araghchi to Islamabad "at the earliest" for discussions.
The invitation, according to top officials familiar with the outreach, signals Islamabad’s determination to remain a key diplomatic bridge between Tehran and Washington.
It came two days after U.S. President Donald Trump called off planned military strikes against Iran following appeals from key regional allies.
However, Iran’s response to the invitation is not immediately known.
"Deputy Prime Minister, Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar @MIshaqDar50 spoke today with the Foreign Minister of Iran, Seyyed Abbas Araghchi. They exchanged views on regional and international developments, including the deteriorating situation in Occupied East Jerusalem,” the Pakistan Foreign Office said in a post on X on Monday (August 3, 2026).
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