Pakistan has called on the United States and Iran to settle their growing tensions through diplomatic means. The appeal was made by Pakistani Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar during a phone conversation with his Iranian counterpart Abbas Araghchi on Sunday. Dar emphasized that dialogue and diplomacy are the only effective paths to resolve disputes and ensure lasting peace. He also reaffirmed Pakistan’s readiness to play a constructive role in maintaining regional stability.

According to a statement from Pakistan’s Foreign Ministry, the two ministers exchanged views on the evolving regional situation. Dar urged all parties to exercise restraint and reduce tensions in line with the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding signed in June. The call came after Iran announced the closure of the strategic Strait of Hormuz and launched missile and drone attacks on US facilities in the Gulf region following a series of assaults on commercial vessels.

Iran’s Revolutionary Guard stated that the strait would remain closed until US interference in the region ends, a move that has heightened global concern over energy supply routes.