Iran's Foreign Minister held talks with his Pakistani counterpart amid tensions with the US
Kyiv • UNN
Abbas Araghchi and Mohammad Ishaq Dar discussed the regional situation and agreed to maintain contact. Pakistan acts as an intermediary between the US and Iran.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi held a phone conversation with his Pakistani counterpart Mohammed Ishaq Dar on Sunday amid escalating tensions between Tehran and Washington, reports UNN citing CNN.
"Both leaders exchanged views on the development of the regional situation," the Pakistani Foreign Ministry said in a statement. It added that they agreed to remain in close contact.
Pakistan is a key mediator in negotiations between the United States and Iran.
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