Pakistan Iran Leaders Discuss Regional Tensions

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian held discussions on the growing tensions in the region and the ongoing diplomatic efforts to manage them, official sources confirmed.

The leaders spoke by phone as part of ongoing diplomatic engagement aimed at addressing military escalation and security concerns affecting the Middle East and neighbouring areas. Pezeshkian emphasised the need for cooperation and dialogue, while Shehbaz reiterated Pakistan’s interest in stability and peaceful resolution of disputes.

In their conversation, both leaders reviewed recent developments and reaffirmed the importance of increased communication between Islamabad and Tehran amid heightened geopolitical tensions. Officials said the call highlighted shared concerns over regional security and reinforced channels for continued diplomatic contact.

The discussion comes amid broader international efforts to de‑escalate conflict and facilitate talks involving world powers, including recent peace negotiation attempts between the United States and Iran where Pakistan has played a mediating role.

Pakistan’s diplomatic engagement reflects its strategic interest in reducing the risk of spill‑over instability and maintaining peace on its western flank, while working with international partners to promote dialogue among conflicting parties.

Source: ARY News