Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar held a high-level telephonic conversation today with his Iranian counterpart, Abbas Araghchi, to coordinate the next steps in the “Islamabad Peace Dialogue.” According to the Foreign Office, the two leaders exchanged detailed views on the current regional landscape and the sustainability of the ongoing U.S.-Iran ceasefire. Minister Araghchi lauded Pakistan’s “consistent and constructive” role as a mediator, particularly as Islamabad works to bridge the trust gap that has delayed the arrival of negotiating teams. Minister Dar emphasized that sustained engagement is the only viable path to de-escalate the naval standoff in the Gulf. This diplomatic outreach is seen as a critical effort to keep the peace process on track despite the friction surrounding port blockades and maritime chokepoints.
DPM/FM Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar @MIshaqDar50 received a call today from Foreign Minister of Iran H.E. Abbas Araghchi @Araghchi.
Both sides exchanged views on regional developments, the ceasefire, and ongoing diplomatic efforts being pursued by Islamabad in the context of… pic.twitter.com/eJ1fuVTVKE
— Ministry of Foreign Affairs – Pakistan (@ForeignOfficePk) April 24, 2026
Highlights
- DPM Ishaq Dar and FM Abbas Araghchi discussed regional developments and the U.S.-Iran ceasefire.
- Iran officially commended Pakistan’s facilitation efforts in the current diplomatic engagement.
- Both sides stressed the importance of sustained contact to resolve outstanding issues like the Strait of Hormuz closure.
- The second round of talks in Islamabad remains delayed but under active coordination between the FO and Tehran.
- Both foreign ministers have agreed to remain in close contact as the 72-hour diplomatic window progresses.
The conversation comes at a delicate moment, as the “Islamabad Talks 2.0” face logistical and political hurdles. Recent friction regarding the U.S. naval blockade and Iran’s retaliatory closure of international shipping lanes has slowed the momentum of the peace process. However, the agreement between Dar and Araghchi to maintain a direct line of communication suggests that the diplomatic channel remains functional.
The Foreign Office reiterated that Pakistan’s priority remains the advancement of regional stability at the earliest possible time. By serving as a neutral ground for the world’s most significant current conflict, Islamabad is positioning itself as a central architect of Middle Eastern security. The two leaders are expected to follow up on this call as soon as the final parameters for the second round of direct negotiations are solidified by the respective delegations.
