Pakistan reviews diplomatic efforts as US aggression fuels widening Iran conflict
Islamabad reaffirms commitment to diplomacy and urges adherence to peace framework as continued US attacks push region closer to broader instability
ISLAMABAD, Pakistan (MNTV) — Pakistan has reviewed its diplomatic priorities and regional engagements as the United States continued its military assault on Iran, deepening a conflict that has pushed the Middle East toward greater instability despite an existing Pakistan-brokered peace framework.
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Ishaq Dar chaired a high-level meeting with Foreign Secretary Ambassador Amna Baloch and senior Foreign Ministry officials to assess Pakistan’s diplomatic initiatives and preparations for upcoming international engagements, according to the Foreign Office.
Officials discussed ongoing foreign policy priorities, implementation of diplomatic initiatives and coordination aimed at safeguarding Pakistan’s national interests as the conflict between Washington and Tehran enters another dangerous phase.
The meeting came after the United States launched another wave of military strikes against Iran, with US Central Command claiming to have targeted Iranian coastal surveillance systems, air defense facilities, missile infrastructure, and maritime capabilities.
The continued bombardment has drawn growing international concern over the expanding humanitarian and security consequences of the conflict.
Iran has warned that it will escalate its military response if the American offensive continues, saying it has already carried out retaliatory strikes against US military installations in Kuwait, Bahrain, and Jordan.
The confrontation has spread across the Gulf, threatening regional security and disrupting commercial shipping through the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz.
Pakistan has sought to play the role of mediator throughout the conflict, leveraging its diplomatic ties with both Washington and Tehran to prevent a wider regional war.
Those efforts resulted in the signing of the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding in June, a 14-point interim peace framework requiring both sides to negotiate a comprehensive settlement within 60 days.
However, renewed US military operations against Iran have effectively undermined the fragile agreement and reignited hostilities, placing diplomatic progress at serious risk.
Islamabad has repeatedly urged both parties to honor the memorandum and resolve their differences through dialogue rather than military force.
Foreign Office officials said Pakistan remains committed to sustained diplomatic engagement and peaceful conflict resolution, stressing that continued coordination and active diplomacy remain essential to reducing tensions.
The renewed fighting has once again rattled global energy markets, with disruptions around the Strait of Hormuz driving oil prices higher and raising fears of inflation and economic instability well beyond the Middle East.
Analysts warn that continued US military escalation risks prolonging the crisis and increasing its economic and humanitarian costs for the wider international community.
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