Iran Ready to Establish Lasting Peace Between Pakistan and Afghanistan
WANA (Nov 12) – Iran, which, from the beginning of the recent tension between its two eastern neighbors, emphasized restraint and dialogue between the parties to reduce tensions and offered assistance in this regard, once again announced its readiness to help ease tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan after the Istanbul talks ended without results.
“Iran is ready to provide any assistance to resolve the issue and prevent escalation of tensions between Afghanistan and Pakistan, and if the parties agree, we will spare no effort to improve the situation.” This was stated by the spokesperson of Iran’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Esmaeil Baqaei, on November 10 during a weekly press briefing.
Expressing concern about the rising tension on Iran’s eastern borders, he added: “From the beginning of the tensions, we have called on both sides to exercise restraint and announced our readiness to use our collective efforts to help resolve the tension between the two countries.”
Bilateral Phone Consultations by Araghchi with Pakistani and Afghan Counterparts
These remarks were made after the latest round of Pakistan-Afghanistan talks in Turkey ended without results. Prior to that, Iran’s Foreign Minister’s deputy, Seyed Abbas Araqchi, held phone calls with his counterparts in both countries.
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WANA (Oct 18) – Iran’s Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi and Afghanistan’s Foreign Minister Mawlawi Amir Khan Muttaqi held a telephone conversation on Saturday to discuss the latest regional developments and bilateral relations. During the call, Araghchi expressed concern over recent tensions and clashes between Afghanistan and Pakistan, emphasizing the need for restraint, cessation […]
The first call was with Pakistan’s Foreign Minister Muhammad Ishaq Dar, during which Araghchi, expressing concern about the current situation between Afghanistan and Pakistan, emphasized the need to continue dialogue between the two sides with the cooperation of influential regional countries to resolve disputes and reduce tensions, and reaffirmed Iran’s readiness to provide any assistance to achieve this goal.
Muhammad Ishaq Dar, in turn, outlined the latest situation and results of negotiations between Pakistan and Afghanistan following recent developments and stressed the importance of maintaining peace and stability in the region.
On November 8, Araghchi also held a phone call with Afghanistan’s Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi, expressing concern about the continuation of tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan and affirming the Islamic Republic of Iran’s readiness to provide any assistance and consultation to reduce tensions and establish peace between the two neighboring countries.
Muttaqi, in appreciation of Iran’s goodwill, explained the current situation and the outcomes of talks between Afghanistan and Pakistan, and emphasized Afghanistan’s commitment to observing a ceasefire and resolving issues through diplomacy and dialogue.
Iran Urges Dialogue Between Afghanistan and Pakistan to Ease Tensions
WANA (Oct 16) – The spokesperson for Iran’s Foreign Ministry expressed satisfaction over the ceasefire between Pakistan and Afghanistan, emphasizing the urgent need for direct dialogue between the two sides to de-escalate tensions, end hostilities, and resolve disputes through diplomacy. Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Esmail Baghaei on Thursday, October 16, underscored the importance of immediate […]
Last week, Kazem Gharibabadi, Deputy for Legal and International Affairs at Iran’s Foreign Ministry, also visited Afghanistan, a trip that Baqaei described as important and included discussions on three topics, including water rights.
A Talk Session That Yielded No Result
After the recent tension between Pakistan and Afghanistan led to a temporary ceasefire through mediation by Qatar and Turkey, following several rounds of intensive negotiations in Doha between representatives of Pakistan and the Taliban, talks were held in Turkey. However, after a few days, the Istanbul meeting, attended by delegations from the foreign, defense, and security ministries of both countries, ended without results.
Asad Majid Khan, Pakistan’s Deputy Foreign Minister, stated at the conclusion of the Istanbul talks: “We expect the Kabul government to take serious steps to prevent terrorist groups from operating from Afghan soil against Pakistan. Afghanistan’s stability is Pakistan’s stability, and this is our shared responsibility.”
Zabihullah Mujahid, spokesperson for the acting Afghan government, stated: “We seek good relations with neighbors, but no one can expect Afghanistan to make decisions under pressure regarding its internal affairs. Cooperation must be based on mutual respect and understanding.”
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WANA (Oct 28) – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said that strengthening scientific, cultural, economic, political, and security ties between Iran and Pakistan will further solidify the friendship between the two nations. Emphasizing the need to reduce tensions and avoid any form of conflict in the region, he announced Iran’s readiness to assist in resolving disputes […]
Where Did the Tension Start?
The recent border clashes between Afghanistan and Pakistan began in early October 2025, on October 9, when Pakistan conducted airstrikes on Kabul, Khost, Jalalabad, and Paktika provinces. Pakistan stated that these operations targeted Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) bases, and the Pakistani army announced that more than 200 Taliban fighters were killed.
These attacks were met with a response from Afghanistan, followed by ground clashes in border areas such as Kurram, Chaman, Spin Boldak, and Kandahar.
Although a 48-hour ceasefire was established between the two countries during this period, clashes resumed, and ultimately, on October 19, the Qatari Foreign Ministry announced that Pakistan and Taliban representatives had reached an agreement for an immediate ceasefire after several rounds of intensive negotiations in Doha.
Iran responded positively to this development, and on the same day, October 19, Mohammad Reza Bahrami, Assistant Minister and Director General for South Asia at Iran’s Foreign Ministry, described it as “a useful, constructive, and noteworthy action.”
Iran’s Foreign Minister, Seyed Abbas Araghchi, met with Maulvi Amir Khan Muttaqi, the Foreign Minister of Afghanistan, on January 26, 2024. Social media/ WANA News Agency
Prior to that, following the 48-hour ceasefire, Esmaeil Baqaei, on October 16, expressed satisfaction with the ceasefire and emphasized the urgent need for dialogue between the parties to reduce tensions, completely halt clashes, and resolve disputes through diplomacy.
Following the recent tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan, the Islamic Republic of Iran repeatedly called on both sides to exercise restraint and resolve differences through dialogue and diplomacy.
Esmaeil Baqaei had said on October 12 that Iran places fundamental importance on maintaining peace and stability in its surrounding environment and is ready to provide any assistance to reduce tensions between the two neighboring Muslim countries.
In this context, on October 20, the Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson, while expressing satisfaction with the ceasefire understanding between the two parties, said: “We hope this process leads to sustained mutual understanding and dialogue between the two countries to resolve disputes and reduce tensions, thereby preventing the recurrence of clashes and lowering tensions.”
He added: “What is important for us as Iran, and as a neighbor to these two countries, is to witness a reduction in tensions, cessation of clashes, and, God willing, lasting peace between the two countries. Peace and stability in the surrounding region are very important to us.”
Earlier, on October 11 and 18, Araghchi had also held phone calls with his counterparts in both countries, expressing Iran’s readiness to help reduce tensions and facilitate constructive dialogue between these two brotherly and Muslim nations.
