Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said he held talks with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, emphasizing the urgent need to reduce tensions in the Gulf region.
“We discussed the serious situation in the Gulf and agreed on the urgent need for de-escalation, dialogue, and diplomacy,” Sharif said in a social media post, reaffirming Pakistan’s commitment to promoting regional peace.
The two leaders have reportedly been in frequent contact over the past month, exchanging greetings during Ramadan and Eid, while also reiterating Pakistan’s hope for an end to the ongoing conflict.
Pakistan, which shares a border with Iran and is also managing internal security challenges linked to neighboring Afghanistan, has taken a cautious diplomatic approach since tensions escalated in the region.
Concerned about potential disruptions to vital oil and gas supplies from the Gulf, Islamabad has also strengthened its security ties with Saudi Arabia, maintaining a mutual defense arrangement established last year.
