ISLAMABAD - Pakistan and the European Union yesterday welcomed the diplomatic momentum in efforts to reduce tensions between the United States and Iran. Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar and EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice President of the European Commission Kaja Kallas expressed hope that ongoing engagement would lead to a lasting and peaceful resolution.
According to a statement issued by the Foreign Office, Dar held a telephone conversation with Kallas to discuss recent developments surrounding the emerging understanding between Washington and Tehran following months of heightened tensions and conflict. During the discussion, both leaders acknowledged the progress achieved through sustained diplomatic engagement and welcomed the positive developments aimed at de-escalating the situation.
They were optimistic that continued dialogue and negotiations would help bridge remaining differences and ultimately result in a durable understanding between the two sides. The two leaders also underscored the importance of diplomacy in addressing regional and international disputes, reaffirming their shared view that dialogue remains the only viable path toward resolving conflicts and ensuring long-term peace and stability. They stressed that constructive engagement and political negotiations are essential for preventing further escalation and promoting security in the wider Middle East region.
The conversation reflected Pakistan’s consistent support for diplomatic solutions to regional crises and its longstanding position that disputes should be settled through peaceful means and mutual understanding rather than confrontation. The exchange between Dar and Kallas came amid growing indications of progress in contacts between the United States and Iran. Speaking during a political tele-rally in the United States yesterday, President Donald Trump suggested that efforts to end the conflict had achieved a significant breakthrough, claiming that Iran had agreed not to pursue nuclear weapons and describing the development as a key objective of Washington’s strategy.
Trump also indicated that a formal peace arrangement between the two countries could be reached in the coming days, potentially allowing for the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most strategically important maritime routes for energy shipments and international trade.
Iranian officials, however, appeared more cautious, saying that while diplomatic contacts were continuing, no final decision had yet been taken regarding any prospective agreement.
Any formal accord between Washington and Tehran would represent a major diplomatic breakthrough following months of hostilities that have claimed thousands of lives, disrupted regional stability and contributed to sharp fluctuations in global energy prices.
International stakeholders, including Pakistan and the European Union, have repeatedly called for restraint and dialogue, warning that further escalation could have serious consequences for regional and global security.
