WANA (apr 26) – Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi, in a phone conversation with Mohammad Ishaq Dar, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Pakistan, expressed Iran’s readiness to help ease tensions between New Delhi and Islamabad.

 

During the call on Friday evening, the two officials discussed the latest developments in Pakistan’s bilateral relations with India. Araghchi emphasized the importance of patience and restraint from both sides in managing the crisis.

 

He reaffirmed Iran’s friendly relations with both Pakistan and India and voiced Tehran’s willingness to offer its good offices to help reduce tensions and strengthen regional stability.

 

Pakistan’s foreign minister, for his part, shared updates on recent developments with India and appreciated Iran’s constructive and responsible stance regarding the situation.

 

Tensions flared after a group of armed men opened fire on tourists Tuesday night in the scenic Pahalgam area, about 90 kilometers from Srinagar, the summer capital of Indian-administered Kashmir. At least 27 people were killed.

 

Indian officials labeled the incident a terrorist attack and accused neighboring Pakistan of being involved. New Delhi has long blamed Pakistan-based militant groups for orchestrating attacks in Kashmir and other parts of India.

 

In response, Senator Muhammad Ishaq Dar, Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, condemned the attack but warned India against any provocative action. “As a nuclear power, Islamabad will retaliate against any Indian aggression in defense of its national interests,” he said.

 

As tensions escalate between Pakistan and India, Iran’s Foreign Minister announced that Tehran is prepared to help mediate between the two neighbors.