Asia

Home page

Asia

Key mediator Pakistan calls on "all sides" to de-escalate

13 July 2026 00:12 (UTC +04:00)

Pakistan expressed concern today over the recent escalation of tensions in the Middle East after the United States and Iran traded another round of tit-for-tat strikes amid a breakdown in diplomacy, APA reports.

The country — which has played a key role in mediating peace talks between Washington and Tehran in recent months — is “following with deep concern the recent incidents that are further escalating the regional tensions,” Pakistan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs said in a statement.

Pakistan urged “all sides to exercise restraint, take immediate steps towards de-escalation,” and uphold the commitments made as part of the memorandum of understanding signed by the US and Iran last month, the ministry said.

“On its part, Pakistan remains committed to providing all support towards achieving lasting peace and stability in the region through dialogue and diplomacy,” the ministry added.